On Arrakis, the shifts of temperature caused by the seasons were subtle, but Leto knew that the increase in the number of storms out in the open desert that was the equivalent of winter were the result of a drop in temperature by a few degrees. The storms were magnificent. He was the only living being apart from the sandworm who had experienced ( Read more... )

The Tleilaxu representative had a dark-skinned, handsome face. Not his true appearace; they had sent a Face Dancer, of course. The Tleilaxu Masters saw no reason to leave their planet when they had servants with a genetically programmed loyalty to their superiors.

“The ghola is developing according to plan, Lord Leto.” The voice was nasal, oddly ( Read more... )