They look like dryads.
I can see they have a blue flame to indicate an upcoming attack, but you could give them a much, much more exaggerated animation to foretell the attack. Look at Cuphead for a masterclass in anticipatory action. Or check the anticipation rule of animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8OtE60T8yU
(Not saying I've mastered this principle. Just sharing things I find helpful to think about.)