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In the [[Bright Way]], the Fire of Understanding, also called sapience, is a gift given by the Uncreated Light to certain species of living things allowing them to reflect upon themselves and think symbolically. It differentiates irrational animals from [[sophont]]s.

According to the [[Great Commandment]], the [[yinrih]] are not the only beings granted the Fire of Understanding. Other such beings dwell among the stars, and the yinrih are tasked with finding these far-flung sophonts.