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The '''Vellumentals''' are a group of elemental, deity-like creatures that reside in their own Vellumental shrines and temples, acting as bosses in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. When they are defeated, they unveil a [[Bibliofold]] that allow [[Olivia]] to transform into one via a corresponding [[Magic Circle]], allowing [[Mario]] to access its elemental powers. [[King Olly]] also possesses the ability to turn into each of the Vellumentals in the first stage of his boss fight.
The '''Vellumentals''' are a group of elemental, deity-like creatures that reside in their own Vellumental shrines and temples, acting as bosses in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. Their shared name is a portmanteau on "elemental", and "vellum", a type of parchment specifically made of calfskin (alluding to the ancient nature of the Vellumentals).
 
When they are defeated, they unveil a [[Bibliofold]] that allow [[Olivia]] to transform into one via a corresponding [[Magic Circle]], allowing [[Mario]] to access its elemental powers. [[King Olly]] also possesses the ability to turn into each of the Vellumentals in the first stage of his boss fight.


The Vellumentals appear to have a connection with the [[Shangri-Spa]], as the [[Sea Tower]], the entrance to the Shangri-Spa, worship their images.
The Vellumentals appear to have a connection with the [[Shangri-Spa]], as the [[Sea Tower]], the entrance to the Shangri-Spa, worship their images.

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The Vellumentals are a group of elemental, deity-like creatures that reside in their own Vellumental shrines and temples, acting as bosses in Paper Mario: The Origami King. Their shared name is a portmanteau on "elemental", and "vellum", a type of parchment specifically made of calfskin (alluding to the ancient nature of the Vellumentals).

When they are defeated, they unveil a Bibliofold that allow Olivia to transform into one via a corresponding Magic Circle, allowing Mario to access its elemental powers. King Olly also possesses the ability to turn into each of the Vellumentals in the first stage of his boss fight.

The Vellumentals appear to have a connection with the Shangri-Spa, as the Sea Tower, the entrance to the Shangri-Spa, worship their images.

Members

Each of the members represents a different element:

Member Image (boss) Image (Olivia) Image (King Olly) Location
Earth Vellumental The Earth Vellumental Olivia turns into the Earth Vellumental King Olly turns into the Earth Vellumental Earth Vellumental Temple
Water Vellumental File:PMOK Water Vellumental.png Olivia turns into the Water Vellumental King Olly turns into the Water Vellumental Water Vellumental Shrine
Fire Vellumental File:PMOK Fire Vellumental.png Olivia turns into the Fire Vellumental King Olly turns into the Fire Vellumental Fire Vellumental Cave
Ice Vellumental File:PMOK Ice Vellumental.png Olivia turns into the Ice Vellumental King Olly turns into the Ice Vellumental Ice Vellumental Mountain

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Dutch Origant
Portmanteau on "origami" and "gigant" (giant)

Trivia

  • The Vellumentals are somewhat based on the Four Symbols, elemental deities of Chinese mythology, at least on a visual level. The Earth Vellumental resembles the Black Tortoise, the Water Vellumental resembles the Azure Dragon, the Fire Vellumental resembles the Vermilion Bird, and the Ice Vellumental seemingly resembles the White Tiger.
    • Elemental-wise, however, only the Fire Vellumental's matches the Wuxing of the Symbol it's based on; the Black Tortoise's is Water, the Azure Dragon's is Wood, and the White Tiger's is Metal. There does not exist an Ice Wuxing, and the Earth Wuxing is reserved for the Yellow Dragon.