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 Pörmien Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Dolwi
- Brupfof
- Kemt
- Qemd
- Dimre
- Brutzif
- Talgel
- Qenlu
- Bliphef
- Komd
Female Names
- Snifrenge
- Bedino
- Snuvrana
- Authne
- Pibe
- Medli
- Padinge
- Kedunu
- Pupa
- Eithne
Family Names
- Epstums
- Sapphirebopper
- Rubyseeder
- Dustworker
- Agatetinker
- Gemdropper
- Agatetrader
- Silverbrander
- Alloybrander
- Diamondtinker
Country Names
- Emoeridha
- Olúria
- Uléria
- Nirilia
- Alória
- Ingiloda
- Ongöluda
- Direlia
- Leruria
- Retokkia
Town Names
- Yellowdelve
- Greycliff
- Grey Delve
- Bronzevalley
- Bronzerock
- Ironbarrow
- Greentower
- Bronze Tower
- Deep Barrow
- Iron Rock
Organization
In this culture, power is divided between two opposing groups. Farmers are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is completely stagnant.
Religion
This religion is shamanistic. Regular gatherings happen once a month. At shrines, faithful come together to seek guidance and wisdom from a minister through spontaneous sharing.
Taboos
Wearing revealing clothing is very impolite.
Intermarrying with other races is seen as unclean.
Wearing bright colors during a period of mourning is believed to bring misfortune.
Speaking during religious practices is considered bad manners.
Wearing dirty clothing in public is forbidden.
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 competitive activity, with challenges and contests centered around how much or how quickly one can consume.
Design
Intricate geometric patterns are a status symbol among the wealthy.
Music
Pörmien music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is quiet, with no harmony. It commonly has a complex melody with a low pitch in a B Mixolydian key. Usually, it has a reedy timbre.