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 Gölme Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Zumwhize
- Goraglon
- Oterqert
- Atuldert
- Sanwushe
- Qappan
- Zhungozhe
- Whanvrit
- Daledlun
- Doppung
Female Names
- Peomy
- Tresdam
- Kuvena
- Deony
- Tearl
- Qevema
- Bufama
- Gresdun
- Öilongpa
- Ioremda
Family Names
- Hairydale
- Underhouse
- Wanderwood
- Featherdale
- Hogpen
- Underfoot
- Swiftwood
- Featherbelly
- Swiftbottom
- Oakwood
Country Names
- Elúria
- Duraria
- Lodikkia
- Emoeledha
- Elória
- Tuluria
- Runuccia
- Lidoccia
- Lidikkia
- Emiludha
Town Names
- Gold Top
- Better Top
- Warmhome
- Green Hill
- Autumnhaven
- Autumnhollow
- Green Hollow
- Gold Hill
- Gold Top
- Warmmeadow
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by religious affiliation. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Men are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through political connections.
Religion
This religion is shamanistic. Every Sunday they gather for reflection, followed by conversation. Join devotees at mosques for ritual music and fellowship with a minister.
Taboos
Touching someone's head is associated with evil spirits.
Not saying "please" or "thank you" when appropriate is seen as a form of blasphemy.
Greetings
People show respect by kissing the hands of the person they are greeting. This is often done when greeting older people or those of higher social status.
Meals
Eating is seen as a way to connect with the natural world, with an emphasis on locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients.
Design
Stylized images of heroes are created using traditional techniques.
Music
Gölme music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It frequently has a simple melody with a high pitch in a B Dorian key. Usually, it has a sharp timbre.