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Culture Generator

This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.

Saved Cultures

The Nohemi Culture

Common Names

Male Names
  • Sisoke
  • Yoshihito
  • Kenje
  • Genge
  • Susuke
  • Sisoke
  • Norida
  • Morada
  • Norata
  • Sesike
Female Names
  • Ketoki
  • Aiko
  • Yurani
  • Kudeki
  • Yurini
  • Yora
  • Saye
  • Yurami
  • Yuri
  • Keteka
Family Names
  • Nara
  • Ganosuke
  • Ukahito
  • Isumi
  • Daketa
  • Dakete
  • Izani
  • Gamota
  • Nari
  • Daketa
Country Names
  • Nekeri
  • Kekata
  • Kaketi
  • Kekatia
  • Megari
  • Kekeria
  • Nagera
  • Nekaria
  • Nakeri
  • Mageria
Town Names
  • Ganda
  • Moneta
  • Tokya
  • Dakya
  • Menkori
  • Mengori
  • Menkora
  • Kento
  • Nengora
  • Daga

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by magical ability. Intellectuals are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through political connections.

Religion

This religion has several gods. Yoshihado is the King of the Gods. Regular gatherings happen once a month. Faithful meet in sanctuaries to engage in sacrament and hear from an oracle.

Taboos

Failing to hold the door open for someone is seen as a threat to social order.

Intermarrying with other races is punishable by death.

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

Eating is a highly social activity, and meals often last for several hours as people linger and chat over food and drink.

Design

Repeating patterns are a status symbol among the wealthy.

Music

Nohemi music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is very quiet, with simple harmony. It has a simple melody with a medium pitch in a major key. Usually, it has a bright timbre.