Sapiency = Animals?

[urlycan]

So are sapients still considered animals? I think so, but I like others thoughts, or actual clarity from the creators of the game. Thank you.

[rulandor]

Do you refer to Beastmen or to Sapients in general? Biologically, the human being is an animal, a mammal. Morally and philosophically, we claim a higher state of being than other animals.

Beastmen in Victoriana are not any more animals than other Sapients are. They are, as 3rd edition makes rather clear, I think, part of the human species and procreate with any other form of human beings.

So, a Ratman is part of the species Homo sapiens, not part of the rat species.

[urlycan]

In general, is what I was thinking.