Countenance

Countenance is a strange place where individuality is nonexistent. Society on Countenance revolves around a mask hierarchy. Everyone must wear a mask in public. Each mask is in the likeness of an animal. Each mask represents a personality or lifestyle that must be followed and portrayed. Those who act out of character or remove their mask are exiled from the island.

The Masks
There are numerous masks that make up society on Countenance. It is important to realize that having a particular mask is neither a bad or good thing; it is only a character that must be played. Mask trading is not uncommon and allowed.

The Falcon
There is only one person at a time that wears the mask of the falcon. The Falcon represents the top of society; one of power, nobility, and knowledge. The Falcon is the one that the other masks come to if they have questions that need answering.

The Toad
The Toad represents the fool. Toads are clumsy, stupid, and naive. The Toad mask is mostly given to tourists and newcomers.

The Snake
Snakes are thieves or sneaks. They are selfish and only seek self fulfillment.

The Turtle
Turtles are wise. Turtles are the only mask that are allowed to guide new masks and show them the ways of Countenance.

The Bat
The Bat is a bad mask. It represents backstabbing, trickery, and sometimes even murder. Bats are not to be trusted.

The Dove
The Dove is a kind and loving mask. Doves want only to make friends and lovers, though they are also non-commital and their word can't always be taken as truth. This isn't intentional; they just have a lot of people to please.

The Hound
The Hound is a brave and trustworthy mask. Hounds make great heroes. Though they are courageous and selfless to help others, they can be arrogant and overly proud.