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Originally Posted by CanadienneBacon

Help me out with the larger contect here...by "dragonblood" subtype, does that mean PC races that somehow have been affected by dragonblood, or does that mean dragons per se?

It's a subtype that was originally introduced in Races of the Dragon and was subsequently used in other books including Dragons of Faerûn and the MM5. In Races of the Dragon three races intended for use as PCs have the subtype: the dragonborn of Bahamut, spellscales and kobolds. Here's a write-up of the subtype:

Originally Posted by Dragons of Faerûn

Dragonblood Subtype
A creature that has the dragonblood subtype has a strong affinity to dragons–which means that spells, effects, powers, and abilities that affect or target dragons also affect it. The subtype qualifies a creature to use magic items normally usable by dragons, and qualifies the creature to take feats that have the subtype as a prerequisite. The dragonblood subtype also makes creatures subject to harmful effects and affect dragons.
The dragonblood subtype does not confer the dragon type or any traits associated with that type. For instance, it does not give a creature frightful presence. Dragons automatically qualify for any classes, prestige classes, racial substitution levels, feats, powers, or spells that require the dragonblood subtype.
Creatures presented in this book that have the the dragonblood subtype include the krathbarin, the bluespawn stoneglider, and the redspawn birther. Should a creature acquire the dragon type, it loses the dragonblood subtype.

Emphasis mine.

Originally Posted by CanadienneBacon

What's the original intent of the feat?

The feat is one of many in Races of the Dragon intended to give those playing dragon-themed PCs attributes and abilities reminiscent of those possessed by true dragons by acquiring them through the expenditure of feats. This one gives the PC a saurian tail and an extra attack similar to that possessed by larger dragons.

Just a reminder that I'm still wondering about the issue of traits and waiting to hear about starting funds.