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Book cover of Heretics of Dune
Heretics of DuneFrank HerbertDune, book 5

Characters in Heretics of Dune

8 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

Supporting characters

  • Duncan Idaho

    The latest ghola of the ancient swordmaster.

    Also in Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Sandworms of Dune, The winds of dune

  • Sheeana

    A girl who can command the sandworms of Rakis.

    Also in Sandworms of Dune

  • Darwi Odrade

    A Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother central to the order's plans.

    Also in Chapterhouse Dune

  • Taraza

    Mother Superior of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood, who directs the order's plans around the new Duncan Idaho ghola and Sheeana.

  • Lucilla (Dune)

    Bene Gesserit Imprinter sent to condition the Duncan Idaho ghola on Gammu.

  • Murbella

    An Honored Matre captured by the Bene Gesserit, introducing the rival sisterhood's order into the story.

  • Tylwyth Waff

    A Tleilaxu Master involved in the schemes surrounding the Duncan Idaho ghola.