A wind‑driven cavern explorer, you say? First, you’ll need a wind turbine that converts the kinetic energy into a stored potential in a flywheel. The flywheel must be massive enough to smooth out gusts, and its shaft will feed a ratchet‑driven gear train. From there, a series of reduction gears will drop the speed to the range suitable for an escapement. I’d use a modified verge escapement for its simplicity, but I’ll add a detent to prevent back‑driving when the wind dies. The whole thing should be mounted on a wooden frame that sways with the wind, keeping the gears aligned. And don’t forget a counterweight‑driven braking system—so you don’t just spin into the cavern’s depth like a mad clockmaker. Remember, every tick of that escapement is a step forward; treat it like a living heart.