@part(draconians, root = "/mit/abstract/Dave/frp/F_H/sentients")

@section(Draconians) All draconians are roughly humanoid and reptillian.
Their outer scales are reflective and difffuse heat efficiently; draconians
live well in desert climes & are very susceptible to extreme cold.  They
can see in the infrared spectrum.  Hands and feet have three clawed digits
apiece.

  Draconians tribes are generally nomadic, although some draconian
villages, towns, and cities do exist.

  Draconians exhibit an enormous degree of sexual dimorphism.  Red
draconians lose the outer scales along their lower ventral surface during
mating season, and produce a secretion there that fertilizes the egg
provided by the silver draconian (who ovulate reguarly).  The egg is
carried by the red draconian until it hatches, and the offspring is cared
for until it can fend for itself (approximately 8 years).  Draconians do
not pairbond, and live approximately 80 years.

@subsection(Red Draconians)
  Scales are thick and heavy (def 4), digits are clawed and stubby
(d6/2 KA, no fine manipulation).  Carnivorous.  Vestigial wings,
useless.  Humanoid, average 5' tall, 200 lbs.  Generally much stronger
and stupider than silver draconians, though this may be due to
differences in diet and education.  Usually lowest level of draconian
society.

@subsection(Silver Draconians)
  Scales are light and flexible, digits are well-articulated and
opposable.  Wings usable for gliding.  Average 6' long, 180 lbs;
travel on all four limbs for speed but can stand upright to use hands.
Whiplike tail usable for balance and steering.  Omnivorous.

  Magical and psionic potential are standard among draconians, although red
draconians are rarely trained in such arts.