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Two brothers. One forge. Countless worlds left to create.
We’re building Shadows of Beginnings, sharing the work behind it, and bringing more original creatures and physical creations to life. If you want to help our independent studio keep making things, you’re in the right place.
Independent worlds • Digital & physical creationsChoose your path
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What we create.
These are the projects and studio work we’re building. Contributions support the studio’s work broadly and are not restricted to an individual project.
Shadows of Beginnings
A dark fantasy action RPG shaped through combat, exploration, worldbuilding and player feedback.
Creatures & characters
Original creatures, character concepts, animation and the worlds they inhabit.
The 3D Forge
Models, physical prototypes, prints and the tools that turn an idea into something you can hold.
Art & design
Concept art, interfaces, visual experiments and the details that give our work its identity.
Content creation
Development updates, print timelapses and a look at the process behind the work.
Building the studio
The software, equipment and production work that help our independent team keep creating.
The people behind the work
Two brothers. One forge.
Cryptid Forge Studios began with Grand and Jacob Blackburn building a place for ambitious worlds and hands-on creation. The team behind Shadows of Beginnings now works across game systems, art, testing and production.
We’re also exploring what can leave the screen: original creatures, models, prototypes and the making process we share with our community.
Meet the team ↗Every kind of support counts
Be part of the journey.
Wishlist or play the Demo, tell us what you think, watch a print take shape, share a video, or join the community. We appreciate all of it.