Magnus Concepts

Haha, that was totally my thought when drawing it. "Damn, I hope there will be a scorpion Magnus!". Scorpions are really awesome creatures in my opinion!

Thanks for your compliments!

I was going for a creepy look, so I'm happy I seemed to have achieved that result. ^^

Now I want a desert scorpion magnus in the game! (Great art too! I haven't really looked in the thread before because I find them creepy, I guess it's part of what makes them great.)

Another update. Decided to draw a scenery for Aranir / Aravyre as well (since only drawing one for Manteon would be kind of unfair). Hope you guys like it!

Dhehe, yeah, might not be very advisable to hug it! ^^

Actually, I did some commissions in the past, but stopped doing that after a while. I simply prefer to work on my own ideas and concepts.

I actually sometime sell something of my existing artworks (mostly licenses), but that rarely happens. I also have a Redbubble account which didn't sell anything so far, but I don't really care that much.

For me it's a hobby. If anyone thinks it's good enough to give money for, I'm of course super happy, but if not, it's fine as well. :)

It’s so cute I want to hug it<3

But it also looks like it could easily drag me off to its nest to eat me ^^’ lol.

Amazing details. If you don’t already, I think you’re good enough at your art to sell them.

Thank you! Glad you like the artwork and the Magnus so much. :)

I really wonder how it will look in-game, can't wait to see it roam around!

Here are some close ups, just to show how big the whole thing actually is (was quite some work to include so many details ^^)

That’s is so COOOOL! I’m envious XD can’t wait to see it in game. If I can, i might have you tame each of the evolutions.

Smallish update for my concept: I decided to draw a scenery for my Magnus concept "Manteon", so here is the result! :3

AMAZING AAAAA

I love the blue variant colour, it looks so spooky!!

Aww, thank you. :3

Everything you’ve made looks so awesome!

Since I'm now finished with all my concepts, I decided to update this thread one last time. Here is the wrap up. :)

Magnus concept for "Manteon":

(Boss) Magnus concept for Aranir:

Aranir, the boss Magnus, with all stages. I probably will give up Aracna (if possible), in favor of Aravyre.

NPC concept "Asriel":

...and of course the weapon design "Scaraceus - The Demon Blades":

..and an additional Magnus concept "Aazerach", which will not make it into the game though:

I think it's time for another update! Since the last one I did quite a few things, so here they are!

First stage, "Manti" for my Magnus:

Second stage "Mantor:

Third stage will be called "Manteon".

I'm now quite busy with the boss concept "Aranir". Here is how it looks at the moment:

Well, I would draw an alternate version without particle effects just in case. Remember you can change all the markings and stuff around too! Maybe you'll come up with a new pattern that's so cool you don't want the fire anymore.

Thank you so much! :D

I'm a bit afraid that the flames might get not implemented though, since it is quite expensive to calculate all the particles and all those thorns and stuff... But I think there surely will be a solution, it would be really fantastic to have some special effects for the rare one. :)

Yes, I definitely try to make the baby as cute as possible while still indicating a bit of the warrior it becomes when growing.

Like maybe have him being a caccoon sort of magnus. Or just squishyish xD

I cant wait to see the baby version! I hope its surprisingly cute, and then when you finally see it evolve BAM!!! Badass awesome warrior companion!! XD

I LOVE FRIEND

I mean, I know its meant to be scary and all but it just looks so endearing and cool too?? I want to feed it cupcakes! I want to bound majestically through the fields riding my centi-mantis-flame-horse-thing~!

Thank you so much!

Really hope the rare version can be implemented with the green flames, I thought adding a bit of an extra effect is appropriate... After all, I think it shall be rewarding, if you put much time into breeding of a Magnus. :3 Really wonder how other rare Magnus will look like!

@Camakazyy: No, no idea yet on the name. :O

But that's something I usually tackle at the end, when the whole concept is finished. I thought I might name each stage a bit differently, for example something with "larvae" or part of that for the first stage, something with "nymph" for the second and so forth.

The rare one looks awesome! I know which one I'm trying for lol

Oh my god dude. That looks incredible. I definitely want this magnus. Any idea on a name?

Even more updates! Wheee! :D

This time I have finished the different breeding variations... all for stage 3, but they will be similar/equal for all three stages.

...and I also pretty much finished the second stage for the Magnus:

Next I do some small improvements and the breeding variations for the second stage, then I will start with the first stage. After that it's boss time!

Update time!

Finished the third form of my Magnus! Now I will also add the concept for the uncommon / rare color variations. Although I might have something fancy in mind for the rare form. Thought about adding blue flames, but I have to try and see if they fit and I'm not even sure if that would be allowed.

Anyway, enjoy (hopefully)! :

THIS.. IS... AMAZING!!

Oh gosh what a beautiful terrifying cutie baby!

I've been hoping we'd get more buggish magnus in the game and this is just BEAUTIFUL, its like every bug at once + awesome glowy ear tendrils?? Imagine it roaming around at night and all you see is a bunch of stars that's suspiciously moving. And GOSH I love how it gets that kind of domino mask pattern on the final form?

This would be awesome for everyone who wants a tough guardian on their grand journey!

Wow, thank you all! So glad that you all more or less like the boss design as well, really wanted it to look big, mean and terrifying :D

@GamerPoro: Yes, I totally can understand that. :)

The great thing is, that there will be enough cute Magnus for you and enough creepy for people who go for the creepy stuff (including me). I think everyone will find something that fits to his or her personality with so many Magnus to chose from! (which is really a fantastic thing)

@E942: Thank you! That's a great idea, I think until October I have more than enough time to finish my concepts and a few others as well.

I guess this will not only stay fan art, that makes it awesome.

You could maybe head over to the thread of Bunni89 and offer your help as well.

It looks like your skill could bring a lot of awesome Magnus into the game.

Very creepy looking! Not my kind of magnus because I am all about the cute stuff but I think its really neat fan art :D!

I'm kinda in love with your magnus already, it looks sick!

And I agree with everyone else that the boss is kinda terrifying, but in the best way possible. I'd love to see more of your sketches as you work on them!

That boss looks terrifying! I bet that bad boy is gonna drop some awesome loot!

Thank you, glad you like it so far!

That is both terrifying and the best thing ive ever seen. I cant wait for it! Awesome dude.

I like them both you put alot of work into them, the first one reminds me of an angler fish fire ant with a bit of a praying mantis in it, good job!