The Asterians have always been fond of novelty. Ever since the vibrant and intricately crafted masks of the Kanamians entered the public eye, discussions about these masks have never ceased among the citizens.
Why are the Kanamians so passionate about-or more precisely, why do they feel compelled to wear masks in their daily lives? Below are several theories regarding the origins of Kanamian masks.

1. The Family Theory
The Kanamian masks are closely linked to family. While the Kanamian social structure resembles a large, unified family, there are distinct branches within it. These branches are considered major families, each led by a chieftain who determines the family's emblem. These emblems typically depict natural life forms- birds, wolves, flowers, and the like-and over time, they evolved into the masks we see today.

2. The Totem Theory
Historical records show that the Kanamians were not always a single tribe. At their peak, they consisted of ten or so distinct tribes, occupying much of the Asteria Plains, where they hunted and thrived. Each tribe revered its own totem: the bird totem for those skilled in magic, the wolf totem for warriors, the Caprahorn totem for gatherers, and so on. Though all worshiped the ancestral spirits, they remained separate tribes. Over time, after conflicts and power struggles, the wolf-totem tribe absorbed the others, ultimately forming the unified Kanamia Tribe as we know it today.

However, even within the united tribe, there remain individuals from other totemic backgrounds. Their beliefs are worthy of respect, for although their totems differ, their reverence for the ancestral spirits is unwavering. This diversity eventually gave rise to the various masks worn today.