"Ahem!" Orion cleared his throat, the sound reverberating across the area, silencing the Spirit Beasts. "While we are interested in forming contracts, we are also keen on learning about the current state of this territory. Once we've settled that, we will move on to discussing contracts," he said.
Suddenly, five individuals stepped forward from the crowd and halted before Orion.
The Spirit Beasts were standing atop a transparent platform they had created with divine power, a gesture meant to show they intended no harm while also subtly displaying their strength.
"I am Iy'yra, also known as Scattered Plume, of the White Winged Gryphon Tribe!"
"I am Hor'vang, also known as Titan Stampede, of the Silver Winged Rhino Tribe!"
"I am Thrys, also known as Thorn Gale, of the Quill Hedgehog Tribe!"
"I am Tundril, also known as Feral Horn, of the Wingless Horned Gryphon Tribe!"
"I am Va'korr, also known as Midnight Prowler, of the Black Feathered Winged Monkey Tribe!"