Mychel WIP : c/c please?

Been working on this pic for X's EQ2 high elf shadowknight and I'm really pleased except a couple things bug me and I'm hoping fresh eyes can tell me if I'm just being too critical?

Does the large spell effect on the upper orc seem too bright? I've tried making it black and purple but I want it to blend with the one on his hand and also the black blocks a lot more and I lose a lot of the detail in the spell effect (these are primarily from a Light & Magic kit, not really my own BTW) Should I try something darker? My fear is the lightness draws too much of the focus from him. Also I kind of got lazy and didn't work the metals and such on the upper orc as much.. do they need more or do they look OK? I'm thinking of going in and adding a lot of shadows for drama but would that make it too dark? And.. is it too dark or do the details come out good? Now for the blood.. on the sword and on the ground.. does it look OK? And his sword is bothering me since it's not shiny but I can't think of a light source that would have it glinting...?

Original :
http://www.crymsyn.com/images/eq2_mychel_wip.jpg

Update : 12-16-07


Added : dramatic light from the spell effects, shadows, glint on sword, brightened up his armor from the light.

Bleh now I am not sure if I overdid it with the spell light and lost the dark feel of the scene? And should I do some light on the back wall? I'm afraid of losing the foreward focus possibly?

credits include M3 w/ Bishonen morphs & Kurt hair in Fantasy Armor with Ornate texture, Freak in Hercules, Light & Magic effects, pieces from Midieval Tavern, Dungeon.. ask if there's something specific =)