Dune: Prophecy episode 2 shows Desmond Hart resisting Valya Harkonnen’s use of the Voice, among other shocking moments that may require explanation. HBO’s prequel show is set 10,000 years before the films in Dune timeline, examining the early stages of the Bene Gesserit Brotherhood as it rises to prominence in the Empire. Episode 1 established several factions, as well as original character Desmond Hart, who is still the biggest question mark in the series’ first season. THE the premiere saw Hart miraculously murder Pruwet Richese and Reverend Mother Kashawhile episode 2 shows him facing the consequences of his actions.
Emily Watson leads Dune: Prophecy cast as Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen, who ends the episode trying to kill Desmond Hart the same way she killed Reverend Mother Dorotea using the Voice so that she stabbed herself in the neck. Desmond Hart manages to resist his command. Emperor Javicco Corrino has Desmond Hart use his powers on Duke Ferdinand Richese, but decides to spare him. On Wallach IX, Tula Harkonnen has Sister Lila attempt to communicate with Mother Superior Raquella through her genetic memory, and although this unlocks pertinent information, Lila dies in the process.
How Desmond Hart Resists the Voice in Dune: Prophecy Episode 2 Ending
Desmond Hart’s powers are still unclear
Desmond Hart has been shown to have mysterious powers in Dune: Prophecy that don’t exist in books, so the exact nature of your skills is difficult to measure. He has the power to burn someone from the inside, which he can start and stop on a whim, which he claims is being swallowed by a sandworm on Arrakis, which Emperor Javicco saw in the footage at the end of episode 1. Inside there, he he could have acquired powers from the Water of Life, the spice, or some other unknown phenomenon.
Is it possible to resist the Voice in Dunefor the mind can be trained to ignore its effect. Duncan Idaho trains with Paul in the books to build immunity to him. However, episode 1 showed that at this point, the Voice is a new development, so it wouldn’t make much sense if Desmond Hart had mastered this skill already. It’s probably due to the mystical powers he possesses, which should be explored throughout the season with more context for his story.
Explanation of the connection between Lila’s genetic memory and the water of life in the dunes
Lila undergoes a Bene Gesserit process seen in Dune: Part Two
Dune: Prophecy episode 2 reveals that Lila is a descendant of Mother Superior Raquella and Reverend Mother Dorotea, who was raised by Tula Harkonnen. Tula hopes to get more information from Raquella about her prophecy of reckoning. So, Tula lies to Lila about what happened to Dorotea, knowing that she was killed by Valya, but plants the idea in her head that she will be able to see her mother if she enters her genetic memory. This is done through a process involving the Water of Life, which fans will remember from Dune: Part Two.
Lila is not well trained to convert the poison that would allow her to survive
To become a Reverend Mother in Dunethe Sisters must drink the Water of Life, granting them access to their genetic memory. That allows them to see the memories of their female ancestorsbut the process forces them to go through great pain called Agony. In Dune: ProphecyLila is not well trained enough to convert the poison that would allow her to survive, and she ultimately dies from the decision, but not before revealing some fascinating information.
What Mother Superior Raquella’s prophecy really means
Raquella’s prophecy seems to point to Desmond Hart
Within her genetic memory, Lila crosses paths with Raquella and Dorotea. First, Raquella shares more information about the prophecy, which can be read below. THE words describe a soldier who is reborn from the spice and is described as scarred, sounding almost exactly like Desmond Hartwhich could imply that the spice is what gives it its power. It is important to note that rebirth is also vital for Paul Atreides to become the Kwisatz Haderach, if the “reckoning” refers to Paul’s holy war.
The key to settling accounts is to be born twice.
Once in the blood, once in the spice.
A scarred ghost.
A weapon born of war on a path too short.
Dorotea is the next person Lila sees and reveals that Valya Harkonnen was the one who killed her. She takes over Lila’s body to tell Tula that she is “taking away her hope” in exchange for shortening her life, then kills Lila by forcing her to consume the poison. Tula may have used Lila, but she shows genuine love for her, and her death is likely to cause problems among the Sisters, especially Jen.
Keiran Atreides and the rebellion explained
Keiran Atreides is working against House Corrino
Keiran Atreides was quite subtle in the first episode of Dune: Prophecybut the second reveals a little more about his role on the show. He is part of a rebellion that actively works against House Corrino and the Great Houses because the wealth of the spice flow only benefits the nobility of the Empire. Keiran believes in his cause, but he is torn now due to his affection for Princess Ynez. His loyalty to the Rebellion may waver throughout the season, which could be a problem for him as Valya Harkonnen discovers he is a spy.
What Emperor Javicco Corrino’s Decision Means for Dune: Prophecy Season 1
Emperor Javicco has left the brotherhood aside – will he regret it?
One of the final scenes of Dune: Prophecy episode 2 sees Javicco Corrino facing Duke Ferdinand Richese in the throne room. Instead of receiving insults as he has done so many times, he orders Desmond Hart to use his torturing ability on the Duke, causing him to fall to the ground in pain. At the beginning of the episode, Natalya tried to convince Javicco to use Desmond Hart instead of arresting him, and Javicco listens. He still shows mercy to Richese instead of killing him, but deals enough damage to demonstrate its strength.
Importantly, listening to Desmond Hart means that Javicco is taking a stand against Valya Harkonnen and the Brotherhood. He listens to Desmond, who claims that the Brotherhood ultimately weakened the Emperor by orchestrating events from the shadows. Whether Desmond is trustworthy remains to be seenfor it is unclear whether he will be the one to cause or prevent the destruction that Raquella predicted. The rest Dune: Prophecy the first season will show Javicco weighing up that choice, one way or another.