Iron Arachne
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 Cythiki Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Guupik
- Qigqus
- Zerm
- Taltig
- Kijlen
- Bog
- Tershuk
- Qaspin
- Bidak
- Lallian
Female Names
- Ongo
- Oddasa
- Ungara
- Utbeza
- Curina
- Ismaa
- Arona
- Wilunia
- Unu
- Edorin
Family Names
- Warblade
- Bullkiller
- Deathkiller
- Grogchopper
- Skullfist
- Battlecutter
- Zhorrier
- Afdland
- Bullaxe
- Murderfist
Country Names
- Legutia
- Oqaly
- Vline
- Uvqalion
- Vrini
- Ekiry
- Equry
- Unilupa
- Ovgarion
- Geluria
Town Names
- Surn's Rest
- Whitehaven
- Fongomeet
- Mountainstead
- Goldmeet
- Qidupch's Garden
- Kalzoq's Folly
- Esmua's Forge
- Skybury
- Grey Ridges
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by birthright. Warriors are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is completely stagnant.
Religion
This religion is shamanistic. They come together every Sunday for a time of meditation. Disciples assemble in community centers to participate in silent meditation and share with a prophet.
Taboos
Leaving a door open is considered bad manners.
Wearing shoes on a bed or table is highly offensive.
Failing to ask for permission before taking a photo is seen as a form of blasphemy.
Questioning figures of authority is associated with evil spirits.
Greetings
Friends or family clasp hands in greeting. In formal situations, shaking hands is expected.
Meals
A common custom to welcome a new person to a community is to serve them a special dish at a meal in their honor.
Design
Industrial design elements are often customized to reflect personal tastes.
Music
Cythiki music has a single rhythm with a very slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It commonly has a simple melody with a high pitch in a E minor key. Usually, it has a reedy timbre.