Vântors

Vântors are wind-associated beings appearing in folklore and contemporary fantasy. They are typically imagined as sentient, weather-oriented entities that inhabit air currents, storms, or high altitude zones. In many depictions, vântors are neither wholly physical nor purely immaterial, existing as shifting forms of air and light that respond to human intentions and weather patterns.

They are commonly classified as air-elementals or wind spirits. Some traditions describe them as a collective consciousness formed by gusts and pressure differences, while others portray them as solitary beings with distinct personalities.

Vântors can affect wind speed and direction, summon or dissipate gusts, and sense atmospheric changes miles away. They avoid direct contact with humans but may intervene during storms to guide ships or warn communities. They are described as elusive, communicating through whistling murmurs, rustling leaves, or tremors in the air.

Their habitats include mountain passes, coastal cliffs, and storm-prone plains where wind currents are strong. In stories, they move through airways that cross geographical and mythic boundaries, enabling rapid travel or message delivery.

In fantasy fiction and role-playing games, vântors are common as antagonists, allies, or plot devices related to weather control. They are used to symbolize change, uncertainty, and the power of nature, often depicted with distinctive visual motifs such as shimmering crowns of wind or auroral halos.