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 Nuguni Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Norata
- Sesake
- Marudo
- Kanke
- Naruta
- Yotehite
- Yotehate
- Morato
- Yodehate
- Yohahite
Female Names
- Yari
- Ako
- Sayo
- Aiko
- Aiko
- Ako
- Sari
- Saro
- Yorina
- Saye
Family Names
- Nara
- Gimote
- Mari
- Dageche
- Izani
- Tageche
- Mari
- Tageta
- Gimosuke
- Izumi
Country Names
- Kekaria
- Sekatia
- Magera
- Nagara
- Kegera
- Megara
- Kegaria
- Megaria
- Negeri
- Nekeria
Town Names
- Kanta
- Nunara
- Nenpori
- Nanada
- Dakyo
- Moneta
- Kendo
- Ganto
- Genta
- Mangori
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by popularity or public opinion. Farmers are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through political connections.
Religion
This religion is shamanistic. Regular gatherings happen once a month. Adherents unite at chapels for teachings and discussions and to learn from an ascended master.
Taboos
Wearing clothing of the opposite gender is punishable by law.
Prostitution is seen as unclean.
Eating plants is considered an act of treachery.
Failing to offer a gift to a visitor is believed to bring harm to others.
Refusing to take part in a feast or celebration is considered a sign of madness.
Greetings
A formal greeting involves a deep bow from the waist, with the head touching the floor. This greeting is used for people of much higher status, like a king or queen.
Meals
Certain animals or plants are considered taboo and are not eaten, either for cultural or spiritual reasons.
Design
Muted and earthy tones are popular among the young generation.
Music
Nuguni music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It usually has a simple melody with a high pitch in a E major key. Usually, it has a silky timbre.