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Tools for procedural generation of content for tabletop role-playing games

Culture Generator

This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.

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The Umi Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Yoshihado
  • Yoshihito
  • Gange
  • Sesike
  • Sisike
  • Sesuke
  • Sesike
  • Narada
  • Genji
  • Ganke

Female Names

  • Ketsuka
  • Saye
  • Yuri
  • Yori
  • Ako
  • Yuruma
  • Yuri
  • Yurumi
  • Aiko
  • Sarama

Family Names

  • Mari
  • Ugahido
  • Ganosue
  • Nari
  • Mora
  • Nori
  • Agahado
  • Tageche
  • Isumi
  • Ginnosuke

Country Names

  • Nakeria
  • Nekara
  • Kegeri
  • Kagati
  • Negeria
  • Magera
  • Kagari
  • Nekeri
  • Negari
  • Sakati

Town Names

  • Duka
  • Nunera
  • Daga
  • Mankori
  • Nunera
  • Tego
  • Gento
  • Nanpora
  • Nenporo
  • Nankora

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by educational attainment. Warriors are most highly regarded. Men are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through joining a particular profession or guild.

Religion

This religion has a single all-powerful god. Their gatherings occur monthly, bringing worshipers together for sermon. At mosques, zealots come together for spontaneous sharing led by an enlightened one.

Taboos

Failing to cover one's mouth while coughing or sneezing is against the will of the gods.

Leaving a door open is considered a sign of weakness.

Greetings

People greet each other by making eye contact and nodding their heads. This is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the other person’s presence.

Meals

Food is considered the great equalizer, and at communal feasts, social status is ignored.

Design

Images of weather events are a hallmark of the local design aesthetic.

Music

Umi music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is very quiet, with simple harmony. It usually has a chaotic melody with a high pitch in a B major key. Usually, it has a vibrant timbre.