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 Aini Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Sesoke
- Marado
- Sasoke
- Yotehate
- Ganji
- Naruta
- Gengi
- Kenji
- Moruda
- Seseke
Female Names
- Aiko
- Kateki
- Yari
- Kedeki
- Sare
- Yori
- Kedeka
- Aiko
- Saru
- Ketoki
Family Names
- Kanotka
- Kamote
- Isami
- Mara
- Taketa
- Dagete
- Kamosue
- Ugahado
- Takete
- Dageta
Country Names
- Nekeri
- Nakaria
- Seketi
- Sageta
- Kagari
- Nekari
- Kekati
- Kakeri
- Megeria
- Kagari
Town Names
- Muneda
- Togo
- Dogo
- Nanpora
- Ganda
- Mankoro
- Munata
- Noneta
- Diko
- Muneda
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by a merit-based system. Farmers are most highly regarded. Men are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through religious conversion.
Religion
This religion is polytheistic. Aiko is the Queen of the Gods. Regular gatherings happen once a week. At synagogues, pilgrims come together to seek guidance and wisdom from a wise elder through ritual dance.
Taboos
Failing to cover one's mouth while coughing or sneezing is an offense against the natural order.
Wearing a hat indoors is punishable by death.
Leaving a door open is associated with evil spirits.
Sitting in a higher chair than someone of higher status is punishable by death.
Eating plants is an offense against the natural order.
Greetings
A hug and kiss on each cheek is common among friends and family. In formal situations, a handshake is more appropriate.
Meals
Eating is a highly ritualized activity, with specific rules and protocols around how to serve and consume food.
Design
Whimsical design elements are believed to have mystical or spiritual significance.
Music
Aini music has a single rhythm with a very slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It commonly has a chaotic melody with a high pitch in a A major key. Usually, it has a silky timbre.