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 Cölmene Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Kwurin
- Zhlalin
- Tláin
- Tréin
- Thorim
- Tirin
- Tenli
- Brúin
- Dinli
- Qwulin
Female Names
- Kurino
- Pwarina
- Tulima
- Qinlima
- Qarima
- Defura
- Qafora
- Qirinu
- Shlirina
- Qorino
Family Names
- Jademountain
- Goldgrip
- Oakhammer
- Firebane
- Jademountain
- Rubyfoot
- Battlemountain
- Firehill
- Stoneriver
- Gemriver
Country Names
- Elíria
- Aríria
- Ulária
- Nulolia
- Lerolia
- Ulória
- Daloria
- Leloria
- Letukkia
- Tururia
Town Names
- Greyhold
- Blackvalley
- Deep Barrow
- Dark Tower
- Yellow Rock
- Purplebarrow
- Red Hold
- Black Peak
- Bluehill
- Bleak Barrow
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by a merit-based system. Craftsmen are most highly regarded. Men are dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those born into a certain social class.
Religion
This religion has several gods. Qemlinga is the Queen of the Gods. Their gatherings happen weekly at the sanctuary and feature ritual, sharing, and food/drink. At churches, adherents come together for prayer led by a spiritual guide.
Taboos
Not saying "please" or "thank you" when appropriate is considered very bad luck.
Failing to cover one's mouth while yawning is associated with witchcraft and sorcery.
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
Meals are served in large common vessels and each person is expected to serve themselves.
Design
Bright, vibrant colors are designed to be functional as well as beautiful.
Music
Cölmene music has a cross-rhythm with a slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It usually has complex melodies with a high pitch in a A Mixolydian key. Usually, it has a gritty timbre.