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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 Cythöci Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Bilbuk
  • Belbik
  • Gerngo
  • Balbek
  • Guppingk
  • Belbak
  • Turngo
  • Borbik
  • Whamfrip
  • Atirdirt

Female Names

  • Eurangta
  • Pelinda
  • Dearl
  • Oeirempa
  • Euerongta
  • Grastan
  • Peony
  • Pearl
  • Mitalport
  • Öaremta

Family Names

  • Uglydale
  • Hornbucket
  • Oldnose
  • Hornbottom
  • Sludgefoot
  • Smalltooth
  • Smallbucket
  • Underhouse
  • Longtooth
  • Sludgebucket

Country Names

  • Rokaqia
  • Vlingi
  • Idely
  • Upiry
  • Fronge
  • Rekodia
  • Laqogia
  • Abely
  • Ilíria
  • Flona

Town Names

  • Triple Ridges
  • Seven Hills
  • Triple Mountains
  • White Rivers
  • Black Rocks
  • Black Towers
  • Triple Trees
  • Purple Rocks
  • Red Barrows
  • Triple Mountains

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by age. Landowners are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are part of a certain racial or ethnic group.

Religion

This religion is monotheistic. People are invited to the solemn gathering, where they partake in sermon and community service. Faithful meet in temples to engage in worship and hear from a minister.

Taboos

Failing to cover one's mouth while coughing or sneezing is a grave sin.

Failing to hold the door open for someone is a violation of cultural norms.

Wearing clothing of the opposite gender is shunned by society.

Greetings

In casual situations like with friends, waving is a common greeting. Formal situations require slight bowing and recitation of a ritual greeting.

Meals

There are strict rules around who is allowed to eat with whom, based on social status or other factors.

Design

Muted and earthy tones are considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

Music

Cythöci music has a single rhythm with a very fast beat. It is quiet, with simple harmony. It usually has a simple melody with a low pitch in a G pentatonic major key. Usually, it has a piercing timbre.