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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 Pölmi Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Balba
  • Whimflop
  • Ipelgart
  • Samwheshe
  • Peppung
  • Taledlem
  • Qippon
  • Balbi
  • Boribrim
  • Telngo

Female Names

  • Delingda
  • Kefinga
  • Matertuld
  • Telimda
  • Tresdom
  • Dearl
  • Teongy
  • Deongy
  • Miderterp
  • Dearl

Family Names

  • Littlefoot
  • Oldbottom
  • Whitfoot
  • Olddale
  • Puddidale
  • Whitbottom
  • Featherdale
  • Puddibelly
  • Proudfoot
  • Brandypen

Country Names

  • Ungoeradha
  • Tulalia
  • Lenaccia
  • Oréria
  • Angöludha
  • Arória
  • Tiraria
  • Unölodha
  • Engöruda
  • Orória

Town Names

  • Greenmeadow
  • Greenford
  • Goldhaven
  • Green Hill
  • Gold Shire
  • Jolly Ford
  • Springford
  • Warmhaven
  • White Top
  • Jolly Hill

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by educational attainment. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Men are dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are part of a certain racial or ethnic group.

Religion

This religion is shamanistic. Their gatherings happen monthly at the temple and feature reflection, conversation, and food/drink. At meeting halls, faithful come together to seek guidance and wisdom from an ascended master through communion.

Taboos

Playing music in public is a sign of moral degeneracy.

Displaying public affection is a violation of cultural norms.

Wearing a hat indoors is punishable by death.

Greetings

People bow with their right hand placed over their heart as a greeting. This is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the other person’s importance.

Meals

Food is often preserved or fermented to allow for long-term storage and to add unique flavors and textures.

Design

Squares and right angles are influenced by the latest fashion trends.

Music

Pölmi music has a single rhythm with a fast beat. It is loud, with two harmonies. It frequently has a focused melody with a high pitch in a F minor key. Usually, it has a rough timbre.