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Culture Generator

This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.

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The Cithoek Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Komrad
  • Nep
  • Magmuzh
  • Nop
  • Megnguzh
  • Lorsh
  • Moethias
  • Neuko
  • Nop
  • Murk

Female Names

  • Sherina
  • Heren
  • Ilnga
  • Thalia
  • Shantra
  • Ilönora
  • Ylna
  • Dhalia
  • Whilna
  • Jennifer

Family Names

  • Harstmann
  • Whongzfred
  • Cömug
  • Cönir
  • Cinig
  • Schmad
  • Kemug
  • Whenzfried
  • Weungfrid
  • Wengfried

Country Names

  • Tifland
  • Pazoenien
  • Bikland
  • Reemonien
  • Kevinien
  • Pivenien
  • Pivenien
  • Tishland
  • Tesland
  • Gafinien

Town Names

  • Försfeld
  • Oqömberg
  • Qoertenheim
  • Utenberg
  • Cumberg
  • Kimberg
  • Epenberg
  • Oqeungburg
  • Görpenheim
  • Cinberg

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by a merit-based system. Farmers are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are part of a certain racial or ethnic group.

Religion

This religion is monotheistic. Their gatherings happen monthly at the chapel and feature teaching, food and drink, and food/drink. Adherents congregate in churches to be led in sacrament by a wise elder.

Taboos

Singing outside of a designated area is highly offensive.

Not addressing someone by their proper title is forbidden.

Not sharing food with others is a violation of cultural norms.

Sitting in a higher chair than someone of higher status is believed to bring misfortune.

Not offering a seat to someone in need is seen as unclean.

Greetings

Nose rubbing is customary. Two people rub their noses together as a sign of respect.

Meals

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

Design

Intricate geometric patterns are celebrated for their simplicity and elegance.

Music

Cithoek music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is very loud, with two harmonies. It usually has a wandering melody with a low pitch in a B major key. Usually, it has a crisp timbre.