Art Style / Influence
The following are some examples of steampunk zeppelins. This is the look we would want if it appears on screen before gameplay. Replace some of the steam with blue magical effects. After the Zeppelins is an example of the magical effects we should work into the steampunk rather than actual steam. We should differentiate the human magic from Beastmen magic. Perhaps use more lightning like look for human’s refined magic (or perhaps regimented diagrams like FMA’s Transmutation circles) and more flowy for the beast men.
Zeppelin Example - http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?528516-Concept-Artwork-Thread-Gettysburg-Armored-Warfare!
Blue Magic "Steam" - http://ryky.deviantart.com/art/Blue-magic-tutorial-404879453
These are inspiration for characters, both main and otherwise. The lightning is an option for making human magic look more refined/processed. The colors aren’t too vibrant otherwise though which is important. Some of the colors are bright but the main thing is the things like bits of worn leather, buckles, goggles, fancy hats and jackets. None of these are final but for inspiration. Obviously, any steam powered gadgets should be powered by magic instead.
Top Left: http://stman.deviantart.com/art/SteamGirls-Redux-First-511566665
Top Right: http://stman.deviantart.com/art/Scifi-Steampunk-Magic-girl-1-364178519
Bottom: http://dna-1.deviantart.com/art/Steampunk-Sketches-A-271641950
Top Left: http://stman.deviantart.com/art/SteamGirls-Redux-First-511566665
Top Right: http://stman.deviantart.com/art/Scifi-Steampunk-Magic-girl-1-364178519
Bottom: http://dna-1.deviantart.com/art/Steampunk-Sketches-A-271641950