625-650
Naginata: Hainu seeked a new weapon to be able to defeat the governments armies. It was originally simply a machete attached to a pole but it has developed much farther, the blade is now directly part of the pole and has been slimmed and straightened to work better.
Load Bearing Columns: As the cities grow richer larger buildings are being constructed which requires stronger columns.
Load Bearing Arches:* (same as above)
White Washing: It has became popular to paint buildings white for both heating and logistical reasons; consequently a cheaper form of paint, white wash, has developed.
Broadhead Arrowhead: Seeing the marks of war left in the old Venici territories we have moved to further our arrows with stronger and more effective arrow heads.
650-675
Aquaduct: Much of the landscape of Tonga is mountainous and as our population grows the need for farms increases; consequently, new methods of carrying water across valleys have developed.
Trimaran: A three canoe catamaran has developed for the longest fishing voyages and trade merchents.
Stained Glass: The largest and most important temples are now replacing their windows with those of intricate colours as a symbol of the beauty of the Teflatho.
Public Baths: Bathing is very important in Teflathonism and public baths have developed around important temples as a form of worship. They are typically open air with a cloth covering over a courtyard with a columned promenade stretching around the bath and gardens.
Plumbing: As sewers become more common a way to bring clean water to buildings is coming into effect and has proven immensely popular and useful.
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