Arazog the Rift Magus

Once a human from ancient times, Arazog delved deep into the Rift seeking answers to the mysteries of this little-known realm. As he slowly learns the magic of the Rift, the energies of the strange realm began to warp his body. The proud Magus accepted his transformation as a sign of transcendence. When he returned from the Rift to share his knowledge with his peers, all he found were terrified descendants who see him as nothing but a monster. Remaining optimistic, Arazog travels the world teaching the knowledge of the Rift to willing ears. One day, he heard of an eternal battlefield from a distant land, and he suddenly had an idea: it is time to test his powers.

Well, this is the current design of Arazog that I've gotten to. Compared with his initial sketch, I removed all the unnecessary ornaments, reducing him to only a monstrous magician in the barest sense. What he is wearing now, are the remnants of his Magus suit.

It'll be interesting to see how much more I can bring this character forward. Oh, and for those who didn't know, this character is meant to be a fan character to fit inside Dota 2's world.