Sentient Beings

[Amina]

So my character's an Esterian Symenestra who worships Viratas. When a sentient being is killed I would like to say a blessing over it.

But are animals considered sentient in Mizahar? I know that it can go either way in the real world, but what about here? My character's a bit of a softie, so she'll probably say it anyways, but I just want to be accurate.

What do you guys think?

[Minerva Agatha Zipporah]

Well, it depends what you mean by "Sentient Beings."

The textbook definition is a living creature that has the capacity to think or feel. Thus, plants are not sentient, but animals are. Animals might not have the same complexity of thoughts and emotions as humans, but they have the capacity.

But some people more specifically mean beings with the capacity for a sense of self, or human-like awareness.

[Amina]

Thanks, that really helped me out!^^