He looked toward the five Vornis still standing behind him in formation.
"Vornis… assemble."
The five beasts nodded in unison.
The audience went completely silent.
Then the ground started to rumble.
Each Vornis moved into position like they'd practiced this a thousand times.
The Flame Vornis stepped forward.
It roared as its flaming mane expanded, forming wide shoulder armor.
The Earth Vornis lowered itself behind it, its thick, stone-plated body unfolding.
It latched onto the lower half, forming legs and core plates.
The Water Vornis moved next.
Its sleek armor shifted and connected along the arms.
It created fluid, blade-lined gauntlets and hydro boosters on the back.
The Wood Vornis extended its vines and roots, which wrapped around the structure and linked to joints.
It formed flexible support, a torso frame, and energy links.
Finally, the Metal Vornis stepped into the center.