Blind Harpy Studios (BHS) is a multimedia entertainment business crafting humorous science-fiction and fantasy stories for adults, distributed via real world channels and the Ethereum blockchain.The studio’s debut project is Cyclopes From the Ether (CFTE). CFTE is a sci-fi franchise encompassing a six-issue comic book series, a retro side-scroller video game, and a tabletop role-player. Access to BHS content is available to anyone who purchases a Season 1 ‘CyPE’ non-fungible token (NFT).

Based in NYC, Blind Harpy was launched in 2021 by Tony E. Ricigliano and Jennie M. Carlson. Tony is Director of Operations and heads the commercial and technical side of Blind Harpy. Jennie is Creative Director and leads the art, story and creative vision within the studio.Blind Harpy’s debut project, Cyclopes From the Ether, was first published in [Month] 2023. Season 1 introduces the Cyclopes, a mysterious, powerful race of deep-space dwellers and the Earthlings desperate to make contact with them. Human archaeologists find an ancient prophecy and travel the stars in search of Cyclopean life.

CyPE NFTs from Blind Harpy give users access to an immersive multimedia experience, from hand-drawn art to animations, games, and original music — all original works created by our unique and talented team of contributors. CyPEs can be minted on Cyclopes.io, or purchased on leading NFT marketplaces like OpenSea and Blur. 

Coming next from Blind Harpy will be four new seasons of Cyclopes From the Ether, with content ranging from an animated series, video games, traditional table-top board games, and more.  

Tony E. Ricigliano (He/Him)
Co-founder, Director of OperationsTony heads the business and technical side of Blind Harpy, managing our revenue model and fine-tuning our technical architecture to ensure the best possible audience experience. His background includes time as a researcher in molecular biology and as a semi-pro juggler and fire performer.
[Tony on LinkedIn]

Jennie M. Carlson (She/They)
Co-founder, Creative DirectorJennie heads the creative side of Blind Harpy, working with our incredible team of BHS artists to develop new IP and breathtakingly-original immersive online art. Her background includes time in the not-for profit sector, and a successful freelance career in graphic design, photography and videography.
[Jennie on LinkedIn]

At Blind Harpy we admire and respect the artists we work with, from digital creatives, to illustrators, musicians, animators, editors, and more. Their contributions are invaluable, and part of Blind Harpy’s mission is developing a new standard for artist accreditation in the NFT and Blockchain space. 

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[Artist 6: brief bio / link to site or portfolio]
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[Artist 7: brief bio / link to site or portfolio]
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Coming next from Blind Harpy will be four new seasons of Cyclopes From the Ether, with content ranging from an animated series, video games, traditional table-top board games, and more.  

Blind Harpy is an inclusive business committed to fairness and respect in hiring, contracting, purchasing and people management. From the way we operate to the content we create, we aim to demonstrate that everyone is valued and represent society in its diversity across the spectrums of race, religion, ethnicity, and gender.

To create carbon-neutral operations, Blind Harpy offsets the environmental footprint of every transaction stemming from CyPE NFT blockchain activity, and provides grant funding for innovators in the CleanTech and ClimateTech space.

Cyclopes From the Ether™CyPE: a non-fungible token (NFT) giving users access to Blind Harpy properties plus their own exclusive, tailored content.
[LINK TO CYPE ON OPENSEA]

Lucratium: the digital comic book series.
[DOWNLOAD A SAMPLE]

Nightmare On Planet Caridea: a video game.
[LINK TO THE GAME PAGE]

The Hoard of Halimedes, TTRPG (need more info on this one)
[DOWNLOAD A SAMPLE]

Discord: an exclusive community for Cyclopes fans.
[REGISTRATION PAGE]

Cy-cola: a dark bubbly brew perfect for quenching a raging thirst for mystical adventure.
[LINK TO SHOP OR MERCHANDISE PAGE/CATALOGUE]

Please credit Blind Harpy Studios whenever these images are published or broadcast.

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Please note that Blind Harpy’s Cyclopes characters are spelled with an ‘e’ before the ‘s,’ and that our NFT is spelled CyPE, with upper-case C, P and E.