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'''Windmills''' are large buildings resembling [[Gristmill|gristmills]], with a vertical construction since the 12th century. Though more expensive, they're able to perform the actions of water-powered mills, in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power.

However, windmills require a sufficient source of wind, which can be obtained in steppelands or in places adjacent to salt-water seas that have been denuded of trees. Hexes that contain single hills, that are as developed as [[Type-3 Hex|type-3]] or better hexes, may also serve. Thus, although a [[Type-6 Hex|type-6]] hex can theoretically support a windmill, location also matters.

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 '''Windmills''' are large buildings functioning as [[Gristmill|gristmills]], [[Fulling Mill|fulling mills]] or [[Winepress|winepresses]], among other sorts of cam-driven refinement structures.  Though more expensive than [[Watermill|water-driven mills]], they're able to perform in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze, and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power.  The mechanical power provided is sufficient to allow the windmill to replace water-driven mills of all varieties, with a comparative capacity for production. The number of persons operating the windmill depends on what products are made — in that regard, the number of residents resembles that of other mills.
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-'''Windmills''' are large buildings resembling [[Gristmill|gristmills]], with a vertical construction since the 12th century.  Though more expensive, they're able to perform the actions of water-powered mills, in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power.
+'''Windmills''' are large buildings functioning as [[Gristmill|gristmills]], [[Fulling Mill|fulling mills]] or [[Winepress|winepresses]], among other sorts of cam-driven refinement structures.  Though more expensive than [[Watermill|water-driven mills]], they're able to perform in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze, and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power.  The mechanical power provided is sufficient to allow the windmill to replace water-driven mills of all varieties, with a comparative capacity for production. The number of persons operating the windmill depends on what products are made — in that regard, the number of residents resembles that of other mills.
-The mechanical power provided is sufficient to allow the windmill to replace water-driven mills of all varieties, with a comparative capacity for production.  The number of persons operating the wind mill depends on what products are made — in that regard, the number of residents reflects those to be found in an ordinary gristmill, [[Fulling Mill|fulling mill]] or [[Winepress|winepress]].
+In some regions, windmills serve additional purposes, such as pumping water for irrigation or drainage. These variations, commonly found in low-lying areas, use mechanical suction to draw water from marshes and lowlands, making land more viable for agriculture. The adaptability of windmills makes them indispensable where water power is unreliable, ensuring that production remains steady despite seasonal or geographic limitations.
 == Construction ==
-"Tower mills" are the prevalent form, consisting of a wooden or brick tower on which sits a wooden "cap" or roof.  Four blades are attached to a "windshaft" that turns machinery inside the mill; these blades are cloth-covered to grip the wind.  This cloth needs to be manually removed in storms to protect the arms from damage, or the amount of sail needs to be adjusted depending on the amount of wind.  A gallery around the upper part of the mill allows access to the blades.
+"Tower mills" are the prevalent form, consisting of a wooden or brick tower on which sits a wooden "cap" or roof. Four blades are attached to a "windshaft" that turns machinery inside the mill; these blades are cloth-covered to grip the wind. This cloth needs to be manually removed in storms to protect the arms from damage, or the amount of sail needs to be adjusted depending on the amount of wind. A gallery around the upper part of the mill allows access to the blades.
-The windshaft is connected by gears to a vertical shaft inside the mill that can be used to drive a millstone, or be further connected by other gears in order to run a horizontal cam-shaft or winepress.  A large space exists at the bottom of the mill, usually built outwards to protect stores from the rain; this space is used for storage for materials that are both processed or waiting to be processed.
+The windshaft is connected by gears to a vertical shaft inside the mill that can be used to drive a millstone or be further connected by other gears in order to run a horizontal cam-shaft or winepress. A large space exists at the bottom of the mill, usually built outwards to protect stores from the rain; this space is used for storage for materials that are both processed or waiting to be processed.
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+By 1650, tower mills are widespread across Europe, with improvements in construction allowing for greater efficiency in wind capture and mechanical power transmission. The cap of the mill, which holds the windshaft, is built to rotate so the sails can be turned into the wind. In many regions, this rotation is controlled manually using a tailpole and wheel mechanism, while more advanced mills feature an internal gear-driven system, allowing for easier adjustments. Mills in coastal and flatland regions are built taller to take advantage of stronger and steadier upper winds, while those in hilly areas may be shorter and positioned strategically to maximise exposure.
-However, windmills require a sufficient source of wind, which can be obtained in steppelands or in places adjacent to salt-water seas that have been denuded of trees.  Hexes that contain single hills, that are as developed as [[Type-3 Hex|type-3]] or better hexes, may also serve.  Thus, although a [[Type-6 Hex|type-6]] hex can theoretically support a windmill, location also matters.

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	'''Windmills''' are large buildings resembling [[Gristmill\|gristmills]], with a vertical construction since the 12th century. Though more expensive, they're able to perform the actions of water-powered mills, in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power.		'''Windmills''' are large buildings resembling [[Gristmill\|gristmills]], with a vertical construction since the 12th century. Though more expensive, they're able to perform the actions of water-powered mills, in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power.

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	'''Windmills''' are large buildings resembling [[Gristmill\|gristmills]], with a vertical construction since the 12th century. Though more expensive, they're able to perform the actions of water-powered mills, in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power.		'''Windmills''' are large buildings resembling [[Gristmill\|gristmills]], with a vertical construction since the 12th century. Though more expensive, they're able to perform the actions of water-powered mills, in regions where there is too little water, where rivers freeze and in flatlands where the flow of a river is too slow to provide the required power.

		+	The mechanical power provided is sufficient to allow the windmill to replace water-driven mills of all varieties, with a comparative capacity for production. The number of persons operating the wind mill depends on what products are made — in that regard, the number of residents reflects those to be found in an ordinary gristmill, [[Fulling Mill\|fulling mill]] or [[Winepress\|winepress]].
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		+	== Location ==
	However, windmills require a sufficient source of wind, which can be obtained in steppelands or in places adjacent to salt-water seas that have been denuded of trees. Hexes that contain single hills, that are as developed as [[Type-3 Hex\|type-3]] or better hexes, may also serve. Thus, although a [[Type-6 Hex\|type-6]] hex can theoretically support a windmill, location also matters.		However, windmills require a sufficient source of wind, which can be obtained in steppelands or in places adjacent to salt-water seas that have been denuded of trees. Hexes that contain single hills, that are as developed as [[Type-3 Hex\|type-3]] or better hexes, may also serve. Thus, although a [[Type-6 Hex\|type-6]] hex can theoretically support a windmill, location also matters.