About the Author

Rhys Aries - Bio

Rhys Aries

Rhys Aries is just your friendly neighborhood harem fantasy author. Rhys writes nerdy, page-turning, epic fantasy, D&D/gamelit-style stories about average (and not-so-average) guys who go on fun adventures with lots of pretty girls who kick ass.

In addition to writing, Rhys is a web and game developer, and also enjoys playing tabletop D&D, and console/PC games.

Rhys can be found at these social sites:
 Patreon |  Discord |  Bluesky |  Facebook
Books & Series

Books

Realms and Mortals Series

Book 1 (cover & title coming soon)
Genre(s): Isekai, Haremlit, Gamelit, Epic Fantasy
 
 Read now on Patreon
 
Master thief Ezra can steal anything in Pellahan—except his way out of a god’s schemes. When Sémdi, divine patron of debauchery and mischief, marks him as chosen, Ezra finds himself thrust into a mission to save Sangrosia from Valic, the Dread Lord of Tyranny, whose dark influence threatens to corrupt the entire world.
 
Fortunately, Ezra’s not fighting alone. Dorothea, a curvy barmaid with explosive magical powers, and Elysia, a sultry succubus with forbidden knowledge of divine healing, stand devoted at his side. Their love for him is absolute, and together, they discover that combining their talents might be their only chance against a god’s machinations.
 
But Sémdi’s “blessing” comes with its own price. As the stakes grow higher, so do the dangerous questions about his patron’s true motives. In a game where gods use mortals as pawns, Ezra will need every trick in his considerable arsenal to prevent Valic from claiming Sangrosia—and pull off the greatest heist of all: stealing back the world’s freedom from a god of tyranny.
 
And even his legendary skills might not be enough to escape the price of Sémdi’s mark.
 
For fans of epic fantasy, isekai, gamelit, and progression fantasy who crave high-stakes action, and magic.
 
Book 1 in the REALMS & MORTALS series.
 
 Read now on Patreon

Dark Ascension: The Blackguards Rise

Book cover of Dark Ascension: The Blackguards Rise by Rhys Aries
Genre(s): Isekai, Haremlit, Gamelit, Epic Fantasy
 
 Read now on Royal Road
Once a city watchman bound by law, Caelum Steelwind’s transformation into a feared blackguard marks his descent into darkness. In the realm of Aetheria, where justice and tyranny intertwine, he builds his power through manipulation, violence, and forbidden magic.
 
At his side, a harem of deadly women—from bloodthirsty barbarians to cunning assassins—are drawn to his growing darkness and iron will. But as Caelum delves into ancient evils and cosmic horrors, his rigid pursuit of order threatens to unleash forces beyond control.
 
This grimdark fantasy follows an anti-hero’s fall from grace, exploring how the pursuit of power and twisted justice can transform a man into the very darkness he once fought against.
 
What to expect:
– anti-hero MMC
– evil campaign
– redemption/revenge story
– isekai (reincarnation)
– mysteries
– harem (slow burn)
– progression
– epic fantasy (D&D inspired)
– grimdark setting

Updates: weekly
 
 Read now on Royal Road