Vellie in Owlboy: Village Walkthrough
A walkthrough of Vellie in Owlboy, the village area Otus passes through, covering key points and what to do when you arrive.
What do I do in Vellie in Owlboy?
Vellie is Otus's hometown, and it is where his story begins — it is the village where he is poorly regarded and seen by some as an unworthy successor to the Owl heritage. The game's official Steam description sets the scene: Otus is mute and struggles to live up to the expectations of owl-hood, and things get worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. Vellie itself is a place to talk to residents, meet the people close to Otus, and get your bearings before the journey moves outward. The patch notes and store description do not lay out a step-by-step route through the village, so treat any specific walkthrough order as community knowledge rather than official instruction.
Where is Vellie in Owlboy?
Vellie is a floating settlement made up of many different islands, populated with humans and owl-humanoid creatures alike, and it sits near the floating city of Advent, the capital, according to Wikipedia. That same overview notes the surrounding areas contain old relics and temples from the time the ancient owls were larger in number and ruled the land. For buying the game and checking its supported platforms, see the official Steam store page.
Who will I meet in Vellie?
You will meet Otus's mentor, his friend, and several townsfolk — Vellie is the home base for most of the early cast:
- Asio serves as the protector of Vellie and gives Otus his owl cloak in the opening, according to Wikipedia.
- Geddy is the defense engineer in Vellie and is stationed in the smaller Vellie Guard rather than the prestigious Advent Guard. He is a human who serves as the Vellie Guard and is described as Otus's self-proclaimed friend.
- Bomboman is one of the residents of Vellie.
- Mandolyn is a citizen of Vellie; while patrolling the village, Mandolyn is mugged by a troublemaker later revealed to be named Twig.
- Anne was invited to stay in Vellie but prefers not to.
According to Wikipedia, Otus begins the game being trained by Asio to be an owl and is looked down upon by other members of Vellie because he is accident-prone.
What can I do at the start of the game in Vellie?
Follow the opening training and the village scenes — the game begins with Asio training Otus, who is given an owl cloak that grants flight, according to Wikipedia. It is also worth noting that, before the Battle of Advent, Vellie did not have a graveyard. The village later becomes a refuge: after Advent was destroyed, its citizens fled to Tropos and Vellie.
What happens after Vellie?
After the pirates attack, Otus sets out with Geddy to save the village and the wider world, according to Wikipedia. On the way they make more allies, including the former pirate Alphonse and Twig, a former ally of the pirates, and slowly uncover the truth of the ancient owls. Geddy's line about the situation captures the mood: "It's tragic to see our home in such a state."
Is Vellie playable on Steam Deck and what are the requirements?
Yes — Valve rates Owlboy as Verified on Steam Deck. Valve's test results note the default controller configuration is fully functional, on-screen controller icons match the Deck, interface text is legible, default graphics settings perform well, and external controllers are not supported for the primary player. The store lists full controller support, and the game is single-player with Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, Cloud, Leaderboards, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing.
Minimum PC requirements, as listed on the store:
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10/Vista |
| Processor | Dual Core |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card (DirectX 10 capable) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 600 MB available space |
The Anniversary Update added an auto-aim toggle, screen-shake and flash-effect toggles, a drop-gunner-on-dodge option, a Super Dash performed by holding the roll button, and keyboard-only play using the X/Y/Z keys with Otus controlled by the arrow keys, per the official Steam announcement. Those options are worth checking before you set off from Vellie.
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