---
title: "Breathless Winds"
description: "Set in the lush and magical Two Elk Island, Poppy has long been recovering from an incident that left her bedridden, but her life changes when she finds herself"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/66/85466.jpg"
---

# Breathless Winds

![Breathless Winds](https://t.vndb.org/cv/66/85466.jpg)

**Aliases:** Breathless Winds - LGBT Visual Novel

**Developer:** ForeverFuture Games

**Release date:** May 31, 2024

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS

**Language:** English

**Rating:** 8.5/10 (avg, 2 votes)

## Description
Set in the lush and magical Two Elk Island, Poppy has long been recovering from an incident that left her bedridden, but her life changes when she finds herself at a crossroads between four branching paths. Will Poppy follow her family’s legacy as a sailor with help from her childhood friend, reunite with a former bully turned healer, prevent a calamity that threatens their island with a mysterious witch, or help the crown prince of the powerful Castle Island with a quest to save the king’s life?

[From [Itch.io](https://breathlesswinds.itch.io/breathless-winds)]

## Characters
### Poppy
Poppy's parents were both legendary sailors who disappeared one day years ago, never to be seen again. Hoping to fulfill their legacy, Poppy became a sailor, herself, until an incident left her bedridden.

After a long recovery, Poppy finds that Two Elk Island has changed in her absence. She finds herself at a crossroads when Gallardia, Lantana, Rue, and Prince Valerian all ask for her assistance.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** Dorman, Dee
- **Hair:** Black
- **Role:** Magician, Sailor
- **Eyes:** Black
- **Personality:** Kind, Trans Woman

### Gallardia
Gallardia is our heroine's childhood friend, a proud big brother to three younger siblings, and a beloved sailor of Two Elk Island. His 'boy next door' charm and hardworking demeanor have made him popular on Two Elk Island - by contrast, Poppy feels almost invisible. But, thanks to his warm attitude, she never feels left behind.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Red
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Personality:** Hard Worker
- **Clothes:** Necklace
- **Role:** Childhood Friend, Older Brother, Sailor

### Lantana
Lantana used to bully Poppy when they were kids, landing Poppy with the nickname 'mudshoes' after an infamous incident. Poppy was relieved at first when Lantana stopped showing up to school, but then grew worried for her as her absence continued. Search parties combed every part of the island, but came up with nothing - it was as if she vanished into thin air. So when Lantana returned without explanation years later, a changed person and the village's new healer, Poppy found herself drawn to her despite initial hesitation.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown
- **Eyes:** Grey
- **Clothes:** Dress
- **Engages in:** Teasing
- **Personality:** Stubborn, Funny
- **Role:** Homosexual, Healer

### Rue
Rue appeared one day in the Forest of Crows - "raised from the dead", rumors said - and established herself as the island's resident witch. Delving deep into a forgotten dark magic, she allegedly uses her powers for the good of Two Elk Island, keeping its spirits in harmony and protecting nature against the growing storms.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Black
- **Role:** Magician
- **Eyes:** Black
- **Clothes:** Dress, Scarf, Necklace
- **Personality:** Rude, Mysterious
- **Body:** Nail Polish, Makeup

### Valerian
Valerian is a household name - everyone knows the prince of the illustrious Castle Island, the "crown jewel of the sea." Despite his renown, however, he's been unable to find the help he needs to complete his critical quest to save the king's life. When he meets Poppy, he promises her great wealth if she assists him: countless jewels, priceless relics, and most importantly, the privilege of working by his side.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Blue
- **Eyes:** Grey
- **Clothes:** Earrings, Necklace, Arm Cuffs
- **Role:** Prince, Wealthy, Antivillain
- **Personality:** Arrogant, Serious

## Shops
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2257100/)
- [Itch](https://breathlesswinds.itch.io/breathless-winds)

## Releases
### English
- **2022-07-27**: Breathless Winds - Demo - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2257130/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/2257130/info/), [Itch.io](https://breathlesswinds.itch.io/breathless-winds)
- **2023-04-15**: Breathless Winds - Preview Demo
- **2024-05-31**: Breathless Winds - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2257100/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/2257100/info/), [Itch.io](https://breathlesswinds.itch.io/breathless-winds)

## Tags
Fantasy, ADV, Girl x Girl Romance, Female Protagonist, Adult Protagonist, Healer Heroine, Island, Witch Heroine, Protagonist with a Face, Side Portraits, Dark Skinned Characters, Protagonist's Childhood Friend as a Hero, Colored Name-tags, Heroine with Beauty Mark, Grandmother Support Character, Transgender Heroine, LGBTQ Issues, Both Male and Female Love Interests, Transgender Protagonist, Transgender Hero, Only Adult Heroines, Only Adult Heroes, Muscular Hero, Prince Hero, Meaningless Choices, Varied Title Screens, Nameable Pet(s), No Gallery, Branching Plot, Protagonist with a Sprite, Otome Game

## More Games from ForeverFuture Games
- [Breathless Winds](https://pinovel.net/v37257)
- [taking my Dark Knight Girlfriend to the corner store](https://pinovel.net/v59179)

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