The terraforming killed off all the worms, while the lack of spice restricted space travel. A restriction in spice production alongside spice stockpiling and the terraforming of Arrakis. The Golden Path entailed two main objectives: God Emperor Leto II's stated goal was to 'teach humanity a lesson that they will remember in their bones': that sheltered safety was tantamount to utter death, however long it would be delayed. The conflict between humanity's stated desire for peace and their actual need for volatility was the strong central theme of the entire Dune series, explored in every book after the first. Although rarely addressed directly, it was often suggested that this lack of exploration and growth left humanity vulnerable to being endangered by a single threat, which would lead to the eventual destruction of humanity. Though the Imperium's population was many trillions, Leto II's rule proved that humanity was still confined within a space that could be controlled by a single interest. Alia believes that by obtaining the secrets of the twins’ prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty.īut Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions-and their destinies….Through prescience, Paul Atreides and Leto II foresaw that humanity would end if it stagnated and remained confined within the known universe and rigid class structure of the Imperium. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The Preacher.

Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities-making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides.įacing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia’s rule is not absolute. The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad’Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. A beautifully designed poster on the interior of the jacket.Stained edges and fully illustrated endpapers.A stamped and foiled case featuring a quote from the Litany Against Fear.This deluxe hardcover edition of Children of Dune includes: A deluxe hardcover edition of Children of Dune, the third novel in Frank Herbert’s magnificent science fiction saga.

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