🌬 Wind Direction Card

The Wind Direction Card determines the dynamic wind flow across the battlefield.

Unlike simple directional systems, wind in Elvendor has both:

• A Starting Point
  
  

• An Ending Point
  
  

This creates a clear wind vector across the board.

🎲 How to Determine Wind Direction

Before the scenario begins:

• Roll 1× D12 → Starting Direction
  
  

• Roll 1× D12 → Ending Direction
  
  

The wind flows from the first result toward the second result.

Example:

• First roll: 3
  
  

• Second roll: 9
  
  

Wind flows from segment 3 across the board toward segment 9.

🔄 If Both Rolls Are the Same

If both D12 rolls show the same number:

• Wind is considered unstable or swirling
  
  

• Wind speed is reduced by 1 (minimum 0)
  
  

• No directional bonus or penalty applies
  
  

This represents circular or chaotic airflow.

📌 How It Works on the Board

The Wind Direction Card is divided into 12 equal segments.

Each number represents a specific directional vector relative to the board layout.

Players place a Wind Arrow Token:

• Starting at the first number
  
  

• Pointing toward the second number
  
  

This visually indicates wind movement across the battlefield.

🌪 Wind Speed

Wind speed is determined separately using the Weather System.

Normal Mode (D6):

• 1–2 → Speed +1
  
  

• 3–4 → Speed +2
  
  

• 5–6 → Speed +3
  
  

Hard Mode:

• D6 value equals wind speed (1–6)
  
  

Heroic Mode:

• Roll 2D6 for extreme wind conditions
  
  

Wind Speed modifies the strength of directional effects.

⚔ Gameplay Effects

🏹 Ranged Attacks

When attacking:

• With the wind → Minor range or accuracy bonus
  
  

• Against the wind → Minor penalty
  
  

• Crosswind → No bonus or penalty (optional slight deviation rule)
  
  

🔊 Noise System Interaction

Noise travels differently depending on wind direction.

If noise travels:

• With the wind → Detection radius increases
  
  

• Against the wind → Detection radius decreases
  
  

• Crosswind → No change
  
  

This integrates directly with your Noise Value modifier system.

🔥 Environmental Interaction (Future Expansion)

Wind may:

• Spread fire
  
  

• Shift fog
  
  

• Influence crystal energy dispersion
  
  

• Affect airborne abilities
  
  

🎯 Design Purpose

This system:

• Prevents predictable combat
  
  

• Encourages positioning
  
  

• Creates tactical movement choices
  
  

• Enhances immersion
  
  

• Increases replayability
  
  

Because wind is directional and dynamic, each scenario feels different.