While "Ferian" is the term for sentient, non-anthropomorphic animals in Furcadia's official setting of the Dragonlands, the term "feral" pre-dates it and is still frequently used by players. A rough distinction between the two terms may be that Ferians are sentient, i.e. have thoughts and feelings equivalent to humans/furres, whereas ferals have animal thoughts and instincts. This distinction, however, is hardly universal, and the interpretation will vary between individual dreams and players.