Children of Dune
Main Characters and Their Development
- Leto Atreides II, the elder son of Paul Muad'Dib and Chani, possessing supernatural abilities, who becomes a god-emperor by the end of the book.
- Ghanima Atreides, Leto's younger sister, shares the same abilities as her brother, including foresight and ancestral memories.
- Duncan Idaho, a ghola cloned from the tissues of the original Duncan, a loyal protector of the Atreides family.
- Alia Atreides, aunt to Leto and Ghanima, struggles with her inner demons and the temptation of power, ultimately leading to her downfall.
- Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, appearing as a ghost in Alia's consciousness, manipulates her in an attempt to resurrect his house.
- Stilgar, a Naib of the Fremen, a devoted servant and friend of the Atreides family, though his relationship with Leto becomes strained over time due to Leto's metamorphosis and views on the future.
- Irulan Corrino, the formal wife of Paul Atreides and stepmother to his children, plays a role in their upbringing and in the political intrigues of the Empire.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 13 November 2026
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Genre: Science Fiction
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