Chapter House Dune

Synopsis

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Chapter House Dune, the sixth book in one of the most influential series of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century, this is an awe-inspiring world, and a story of truly epic scope.

The long-established galactic order is passing. The Honoured Matres, ruthless and all-conquering, have destroyed the planet Dune. In opposition, hard-pressed but still fighting back, the Bene Gesserit sisterhood co-ordinate their resistance from their as-yet undiscovered home world, Chapter House.

Now as a new Scattering is planned, they still have one carefully nurtured asset: the sandworms, offspring of the only giant worm salvaged from Dune.

Chapter House is to about to turn into a barren wasteland: Chapter House will be the new Dune.

Read the series which inspired the Academy Award-winning and jaw-dropping cinematic events Dune: Part One (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024). A science fiction spectacular like no other, this is a deeply climate conscious novel, and a compelling family saga for the ages.

Dune reading order:

Dune
Dune Messiah
Children of Dune
God Emperor of Dune
Heretics of Dune
Chapterhouse Dune

Summary

Chapter 1: The Spacing Guild Nexus

The Chapter House of the Bene Gesserit, located on the planet Chapterhouse, is under siege by the Honored Matres, a militant offshoot of the Sisterhood. The Guild's Spacing Guild nexus at Lampadas is also under attack. Duncan Idaho, a ghola (clone) of the legendary Duke Leto Atreides, leads a group of Guild Navigators to Lampadas to defend it.

Example:
* Duncan, a skilled warrior and strategist, devises a plan to distract the Honored Matres and give the Navigators time to escape.

Chapter 2: The Children of Leto

The Chapter House has brought together a group of "Children of Leto," genetically modified individuals with unique abilities created by the late Emperor Leto II. The Matres capture one of these children, Odrade, and extract information about the Chapter House's plans. Meanwhile, Siona Atreides, another Child of Leto, leads a mission to infiltrate the Matres' flagship.

Example:
* Odrade, a precognitive with the ability to manipulate emotions, uses her powers to deceive the Matres and gain their trust.

Chapter 3: The Tleilaxu Conspiracy

The Tleilaxu, a secretive and manipulative race, have infiltrated the Chapter House and are working with the Matres to undermine the Bene Gesserit. The Tleilaxu leader, Scytale, reveals that they have created a ghola of the God Emperor Leto II, whom they intend to use against the Chapter House.

Example:
* Scytale, a master of genetic engineering, has created a flawed ghola of Leto, who is unstable and prone to violent outbursts.

Chapter 4: The Scattering

The Chapter House decides to scatter its members across the universe to preserve their knowledge and avoid extinction. Odrade, with the help of the Bene Tleilax, creates an artificial wormhole that allows the Children of Leto to escape. Meanwhile, Duncan and the Navigators establish a new Guild nexus on the planet Salusa Secundus.

Example:
* The Children of Leto depart through the wormhole, carrying with them the collective wisdom and knowledge of the Chapter House.

Chapter 5: The Legacy of Leto

The God Emperor Leto II's influence continues to shape the universe long after his death. The Matres, who were originally created by Leto to serve as a counterbalance to the Bene Gesserit, have become corrupted and destructive. The Children of Leto, born from Leto's own genetic material, carry his legacy and the potential for both good and evil.

Example:
* Siona Atreides, a Child of Leto and the leader of the scattering, must navigate the complexities of her heritage and embrace her own destiny.