Raised “giant” is one of the main characters in Sarah Y. maas A yard of thorns and rosesAnd fans create and share stunning works of art to express their love for the character. A yard of thorns and rosesEven more so its sequel, is one of the books that best blends fantasy and romance. When he takes center stage A court of fog and furyRhys becomes the crux of a storyline where romance and personal power through magic are closely intertwined, while subverting some romantic tropes according to Maas’ personal style.
Casting Rhys for the A yard of thorns and roses Show will be a monumental challenge when he is a larger-than-life character. More surreal and fantastical art better showcases his dark and dramatic aesthetics, as well as his goofy and sensitive sides. While his character remains locked in the world of literature, Fanart gives readers amazing visualizations of Rhys that bring every aspect of his character to life.
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Rhysand’s art rivals his most dramatic entrance
Many fans of Rhys capture his dark and dramatic outward persona A Court of Mist and Fury characterizes darkness as powerful and dangerous, but also soothing, and a place for those who feel misunderstood.
Rhys is a delight to create visually, as he favors darker palettes accented by glittering stars, the Night Court’s forte. in A yard of thorns and rosesThe aesthetic serves him well as a morally ambiguous secondary villain while Perry and Tomlin’s relationship fizzles. However, shortly after the second book begins, Readers internalize a lesson about misjudging appearances and the whole tone of the series changes as the Night Court becomes the primary setting.
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A court of fog and fury Characterizes darkness as powerful and dangerous, but also soothing, and a place for those who feel misunderstood. Art produced by the fandom still embraces the volatile persona Rhys created for himself to protect his home, enjoying the moderate villainy in it. Rhys’ darkest artwork can be downright terrifying, But empowering to those who understand it.
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Rhysand is just one member of the powerful Illyrian trio
Rhys, Cassian, & Azriel together are a force to be reckoned with
Immediately after becoming High Lord, Rhys made his four closest friends his highest-ranking advisors, much to the chagrin of the traditionalist members of the Night Court, who were terrified of being under two bastard soldiers and two women. Rhys’ mother took Cassian and Asriel, and the three trained together in an Illyrian camp, Become adoptive brothers to each other. Cassian became the general of Rhys’ army while Asriel became his spymaster.
There is a popular image of Cassian and Asriel flanking Rhys, supporting their brother’s rule through their power and genuine love for him. Rhys’ father once separated the trio because he feared together they might be able to overthrow him, because Cassian and Asriel are the two most powerful Illyrian soldiers to live. The group’s relationship is a favorite part of the series, and not just because they are formidable together.
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Starfall is Rhysand & Feyre’s most beautiful moment
Feyre reflects on her relationship with Rhys during her first Starfall
The celebration of an annual cosmic event where stardust comes raining down from the sky is Maas going all out on the glittering vision of the night court she has created. This particular piece of artwork captures what this event must be like as a spectacular effect. moreover, Starfall is arguably Rhys and Feyre’s best moment in the entire series, Show how Rhys helped Feyre heal after the traumatic events that happen in the first book.
Feyre casually doodles a star in Stardust on the back of Rhys’ hand and is suddenly overcome with emotion when she realizes it’s the first time she’s painted since confronting Amarantha. What’s interesting about this interaction is that it’s not overtly romantic (although the undertones of romance are there when most readers know they’ll end up together). However, at this point in time, Feyre just thinks about how Rhys was a true friend and helped her find happiness again.
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Rhys’ mother made all of Feyre’s dresses
Rhys’ mother had a major influence on his worldview
Rhys gifts Fire her pale blue and shimmering diamond dress to wear to Starfall, often seen in fanart and cosplays. He gives her several other dazzling garments over time, including the darker, foreboding number she wears to meet with the other High Lords as a symbol of her power. in A lot of frost and starlight, Rhys reveals that his mother, a passionate seamstress, made all the dresses as a gift for Rhys’ future bride.
Although the image of the Lady of the Night Court at work is not Rhys’s, it is one he remembers fondly and has had a huge impact on his life. Like many of the characters are passionate about art, Rhys’ mother worked as a seamstress but continued to create stunning clothes once she became a lady because she enjoyed it. Rhys’ mother is an interesting and sadly unseen character in A yard of thorns and roses, Connected to one of the franchise’s most iconic costumes.
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Rhysand as a new father
Rhys & Feyre’s son is born in the last book
Rhys and Feyre decide they are ready to have children A lot of frost and starlightAnd (somewhat unrealistically, given the world-building) get pregnant about a year later in A lot of silver flames. however, The result is a lot of heartwarming art of Rhys and Feyre with the baby. True to the motifs of the series, Nyx is the name of the Greek goddess of night, remembered to be an ancient goddess in the A yard of thorns and roses Verify.
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At the time of A lot of silver flamesRhys and Feyre’s main character arcs are pretty much over. They settle into a happy ending with a routine of work and domestic happiness. Fanart, including baby Nyx, typically conveys the peace Rhys and Feyre have found with their new family After all they went through in the initial trilogy. They’ll also likely have more children in the future, expanding on the theme (and giving fans more cute art).
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Rhysand & Feyre as Jack & Sally
Nyx compliments the couples costume like zero
Assuming it’s a Halloween-like holiday in Prythian and couples’ costumes are a thing, Rhys and Feyre would definitely do it. Halloween Town even has a similar aesthetic to Velaris, albeit one that is much more overly spooky about its darkness than just appreciating the concept of night. Jack and Sally share some character traits (and demonstrate distorted versions of their fashion choices) with Rhys and Feyre, Like lonely outsiders who find belonging and purpose together.
A lot of frost and starlight is essentially the Christmas episode of the A yard of thorns and roses series, With the band participating in a lot of traditions typical of the winter holidays. It would be a lot of fun to see them do the same thing during an autumn celebration if Maas ever wrote another novel. Given the nature of this kind of story, it probably wouldn’t be the best A yard of thorns and roses book. But it would still be fun for everyone to be dressed in costumes.
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ACOTAR artwork reimagines Rhysand’s style
Rhys would be right at home in a noir movie
The world of fanart is so vibrant because the different artistic styles highlight various aspects of the characters – or even require that the industry consider making the A yard of thorns and roses TV show animated. This piece of art renders Rhys in black and white, leaning into the most mysterious facets of his character, Although different than some other examples. It is also somewhat characteristic of him a combination of broken glass and thick black smoke, going out of his way to theatrically break down Fire and Tomlin. s wedding.
Rhys could easily be the protagonist of a noir mystery, seeing through others’ crimes and being casually arrogant when he assesses a situation. Of course, that’s what he does when he thinks circles around Tamlin in the first book. A different palette and style for Rhys emphasizes his intelligence and tastes, Which would be amazing to see rendered in a short film if not the overall TV show.
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Rhysand & Feyre’s life as parents again – with someone else swooping in
The Night Court Inner Circle competes to be the baby’s favorite
Nix was born into a family of many aunts and uncles who will spoil him endlessly. Cassian and Azriel are, of course, thrilled when they hear they’re having a baby, Leaving everyone to wonder when Nyx will be old enough to join the annual snowball war. One of the best things about the Illyrian Trio is that they’re terrifying about half the time, and the rest they’re engaged in silly, petty competitions.
The art is a delicate illustration of the family’s life, showing their hands layered on top of each other, with details like Rhys and Feyre’s wedding rings visible. The overall color, as well as the loving image, is calm and shows more of the restful life the couple has cultivated. However, typical of almost everyone else in their family, Someone mocks Rhys by writing over some of Nix’s clothes, Trying to prove myself as the best role model available.
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A glamorous night court wedding
The vision of Rhys & Feyre’s wedding we never saw
Feyre says she would like to have a wedding/mating ceremony with Rhys, Want to go through all the usual traditions of celebrating their union, but it happens off-screen once in between books. Nesta says she wants to have a ridiculously decadent wedding with Cassian, which probably ends up being far more glamorous than Rhys and Feyre’s ceremony. However, everyone wants to imagine what the main couple’s big day looked like.
It would have been especially surreal if their wedding had included something like this, with a little bit of Night Court magic giving Feyre an insubstantial accessory of pure starlight.
This work of art sets fire to another magnificent dress, which probably comes from Riz’s mother’s trove. The artist also renders the loose outline of a veil with stars. It would have been especially surreal if their wedding had included something like this, with a little bit of Night Court magic giving Feyre an insubstantial accessory of pure starlight. Feyre has so many amazing costumes that finding something to top them for a wedding would have been a challenge – but Rhys has an amazing sense of style and creativity.
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Welcome to the city of starlight
Rhys at home in the space of dreams
The moment Feyre and the entire audience’s perception of Rhys changes is when he reveals the existence of Velaris, the city of Starlight. Thematically, Velaris and the Court of Dreams are connected to Rhys’ hope to make a better world, And what he does to protect his home during Amarantha’s regime. Art showing Rhys in a recognizable Night Court location highlights one of the most important parts of his character.
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This piece does not show the city itself, however Rhys wanders through the halls of one of the key structures in the Night Court (Maybe the house of wind, which he later gifts to Nesta). The atmospheric effect of the Night Court setting is still felt, as Rhys is once again an enigmatic figure with impossible dreams that will change Pirthian for the better. Rhys may be an intimidating opponent, but he’s also one of the most hopeful characters in A yard of thorns and rosesExemplified by some of the best art the fandom has to offer.
Book |
Release date |
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A yard of thorns and roses |
2015 |
A court of fog and fury |
2016 |
A yard of wings and destruction |
2017 |
A lot of frost and starlight (novel) |
2018 |
A lot of silver flames |
2021 |
A yard of thorns and roses Book #6 |
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