Rhys appears undead, as noted by Sylvie during their encounter. He has a history as a fellow stone-weaver alongside Sylvie and believes the world was dead until Sylvie's actions brought them back. Rhys is connected to a powerful entity referred to as the Runt God, which he claims is the source of their power in the upper world. He desires to find and wrangle the Runt God to ascend with it, showing commitment to this goal despite potential consequences.
Rhys is a stone weaver who has previously been in conflict with the party but has reached a detente. He is associated with Kaelyn, another stone weaver, and both were involved in a conflict with the party regarding a creature known as the Runt God. Rhys and Kaelyn utilized the power of the Runt God to thrive in the World Above. Interactions with the party reveal a complex relationship, characterized by past antagonism and potential for cooperation. At one point, Sylvie told Rhys to “f*** off and die,” indicating a contentious dynamic between them.
Rhys engages in a tense exchange with Sylvie, asking for help against a towering eldritch creature controlled by Kaelyn. He states, "Help me. Kaelyn had its leash," indicating his vulnerability. During the battle, he projects a sustained magical beam at the creature while two Stone Elementals flank him for protection. After the creature vanishes, Rhys approaches Sylvie, confirming her survival and expressing the need to find the Runt God. He admits to having followed Kaelyn blindly in the past and describes Sylvie's previous response to a confrontation as powerful and transformative. During a long rest, he explains the nature of the Runt God and the necessity of ascending with the other gods, arguing for the importance of their survival and power.
Rhys's current status and actions beyond the initial conflict are unspecified.