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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 Doerrik Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Worash
  • Volasar
  • Halasar
  • Xelasar
  • Pangiir
  • Ralis
  • Peniir
  • Olkosia
  • Halof
  • Arkosia

Female Names

  • Laionn
  • Zimuz
  • Sumoz
  • Waal
  • Weel
  • Zemizh
  • Pirri
  • Laiunn
  • Parro
  • Sumaf

Family Names

  • Windrider
  • Ragewalker
  • Dawntalon
  • Ragewalker
  • Firetalon
  • Redrider
  • Windscale
  • Bluerider
  • Wildwalker
  • Redtalon

Country Names

  • Kurulia
  • Pororia
  • Ebury
  • Pilulia
  • Itoly
  • Lupukia
  • Qilalia
  • Ingareka
  • Paleria
  • Etury

Town Names

  • Firedeep
  • Ragemountain
  • Torchdelve
  • Torchpeak
  • Flamemountain
  • Clawpeak
  • Fangmountain
  • Scalecliff
  • Ragerock
  • Talonrock

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by birthright. Craftsmen are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through joining a particular profession or guild.

Religion

This religion is polytheistic. Perre is the Queen of the Gods. They gather annually at the church for teaching and study. Worshippers unite at community centers for ritual music and to learn from a mystic.

Taboos

Baring skin other than the face in public is a violation of cultural norms.

Not sharing food with others is against the will of the gods.

Failing to ask for permission before taking a photo is associated with evil spirits.

Not offering a seat to someone in need is seen as a form of blasphemy.

Leaving a door open is punishable by death.

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

Eating is a highly social activity, and meals often last for several hours as people linger and chat over food and drink.

Design

Round shapes like circles, loops, and spirals are incorporated into everyday objects.

Music

Doerrik music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It commonly has a simple melody with a high pitch in a D major key. Usually, it has a soft timbre.