#gaius rabban

[gaius-rabban]

GAIUS RABBAN

[kwisatz-had-true-rats-rush]

GAIUS RABBAN

[psycheetamore]

No comment as it is very incorrect

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[fluke-starbucker]

My personal favorites from the 1984 Dune trading cards that came with the gum. Unsurprisingly, most contain Sting-Rautha.

[hitchell-mope]

Good movie. Confusing. But good. I definitely need to watch the next instalment.

[crystalskiesandcherrywine]

And all the pieces fall, right into place // Part Two

So Feyd Rautha is still on my mind, so that’s my second try of writing about him and an Artreides!Reader.

Things are getting warmer between you and Fred rautha, but not smutty yet.

All feedback is welcome <3

English is not my first language 

Part One // Part Three

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Na Baron Feyd Rautha x Atreides!Reader

FxM

1,721 words

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The new arrivals stride towards you, the procession is so coordinated that the Harkonnens look like a single entity, clad in black leather and gleaming chrome. They have arrived with the Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohaim, whom you immediately recognize by her distinctive walk as your mother's former mentor—commands a presence that is both unnerving and awe-inspiring. You’ve never seen your mum look so reverent. Her harsh form contrasts with her surroundings, somehow managing to draw every eye to her, captivating and commanding in equal measure. You strive to be the perfect lady in this spectacle, gently bred and regal. The less you reveal yourself now, the more you hope to elicit reactions from your future husband. But he seems to be following a similar plan, his gaze exhilarating.

Your father's voice, deep and commanding, rings out over the crowd. "Honored Baron, allow me to welcome you. My house is yours. Come in and be welcome!" The words speak of hospitality, but there appears an undercurrent of tension to them. 

"Duke, it is an honour. Please allow me to introduce my nephews.“

The Baron's voice seems to rise like soap bubbles from him, the words rolling out of his mouth. His body rotates slightly towards Rabban. 

"My nephew Glossu Rabban." Rabban nods silently and bows. 

"And my successor, Na Baron Frey Rautha." Feyd's bow is deep; you think you can hear the slight creak of his leather. And that's exactly what irritates you: The gesture is exaggerated and artificial, even for this occasion. In your mind, the question becomes clearer: What is his plan? Tying you to your house through marriage is certainly strategically clever for both sides. But for a purely political union, he wouldn't have to act like this. When he stands up, his eyes rest on his father: "I hope to be worthy of your hospitality." "I have no doubt, Lady Jessica, and I am sure that you have not made the journey in vain. My son Paul Atreides." Paul steps forward and nods. "And my daughter, whose hand Na Baron will soon take in marriage." You curtsy slightly, and the layers of your dress make a cascade of golden-brown waves. The second time you dare to look directly at Na Baron, he stares back with curiosity. With the arrival of the Harkonnens, a new flavour mixes with the lust. It is something heavy, almost oily, which lies on your tongue like a film. The guests are invited into the fortress, and Paul escorts them to their rooms. Lady Jessica indicates that you follow her in the opposite direction. Feyd Rautha takes one look at your wealth and only sees your figure moving further away.

At the official banquet, you sit next to your mother, Na Baron a little further away. While the tension has subsided, you are still on guard. He seems engrossed in a conversation with Gurney and Duncan, while you sit as a silent listener next to your mother, who in turn sits unusually quietly next to your father and the Baron. For a moment, she seems to run her fingers over the side of her neck, betraying her inner tumult. You take her hand to soothe her and bring her back to the here and now. With a few hand gestures, she signals to you, "Guest Library, after the Meal." You nod and turn seriously to watch others. Na Baron seems to be enjoying his conversation, his eyes fully turned to his dialogue partners. His pride from earlier seems to have given way to genuine curiosity, and, however small, a seed of hope rises in you. With a little openness to each other, your union will be based on mutual respect and not just co-existence, which is more than some marriages have. Suddenly, his gaze rests on yours again. And his curiosity changes like the colours of a chameleon into something intense. Without taking his eyes off you, he plunges his knife into the unfortunate steak on his plate, from which a trickle of pink juice oozes out, and runs his tongue over your lips. A shiver runs through you, the innuendo unmistakable. The hope you had just a moment ago gives way to the wish that the distance to Na Baron would be better.

As requested by Lady Jessica, you make your way to the library, and your breath catches when you see Na Baron. She accompanies him to the door but stays outside. As quickly as your feet can carry you, you run around the corner, up a set of steps, and crouch next to a small window that leads to the room. Invisible from them, it offers you the opportunity to observe what is happening. You hear muffled voices first, but then the Reverend Mother speaks up.

"Kneel."

The vibration of the voice permeates, even if it is not directed at you. Realization comes like a wave of cold sweat. The Reverend Mother is talking to the Na Baron. The same dark room full of scrolls, the Reverend Mother's veil, the metal box on the table next to her. Na Baron must prove himself human. You feel a pang in your heart, the memory of the box's blazing flames as fresh as the day you experienced them. But you hear nothing; your betrothed doesn't make a sound. Like a porcelain figurine, he kneels in front of the armchair where the Reverend Mother sits, Gom Jabbar in her hand, mere millimeters from the skin on his neck. Your breathing becomes faster and shallower; with each passing second, the fear inside you gains ground and sinks its claws around your heart. You blink rapidly to shake it off. Someone who you can't even be sure will shape your marriage in the same spirit should at least be human. Before you can finish contemplating the emotions rising in you, the Reverend Mother releases Feyd Rautha.

"So you are human?"

"You doubted me? Even now?" He doesn’t make an effort to conceal his despise towards her. You see his chest heaving and his nostrils flaring. He seems undecided as to whether he will release himself like a tightly coiled spring and go for the woman around the armchair. But he rises and takes quick steps away from the room.

As if pulled by your limbs by a puppet master, you stand up and follow him into the courtyard. The blood rushes in your ears, the memory of your test and the sacred ceremony you have just secretly witnessed have heightened all your perceptions. Feyd Rautha stands with his back to you, his eyes fixed on the sky. You can see his left hand trembling slightly, which he tries to suppress by clenching his fist.

"Do they need the North Star's help to find their chambers, my lord?" You ask, and he turns around instantly. Within a blink of an eye, he moves towards you, stopping just a few centimetres away. You involuntarily back away half a step. "Can I help you find your way back? Should I call a servant?" The question about the test doesn't cross your lips, although it seems to prickle on your lips and all over your skin like an electric charge. His expression becomes even more like a tiger about to pounce.

"You know what just happened," his voice is deep and dark, like syrup. It envelops you, and in your chest, the desire to reach out to him fights with the desire to run away.

"Yes," you say, taking a deep breath. "I'm human, I know it too." 

"Then you also know that humans can be the worst monsters." 

"When it comes to our families, we all have to do things sometimes." 

"Is it something you have to do?" 

"This...?" 

"This wedding?" He's right in front of you, his smell musky and sweet, a new mélange in this familiar place and something entirely new. There's a hunger in his eyes, but no anger. Before you can get your answer out, he pounces. The adrenaline from both of you pumps through your veins so that everything but his lips disappears from your perception. His tongue is demanding, and as soon as you let it in, he pulls you both into a whirlwind of pleasure. Your hands find his neck, his cheeks, the skin so soft and smooth that you can't get enough of the feeling. A low sound escapes his throat, and his hands move from your waist to the fastening of your dress at the back. At that moment, you want nothing more than to let him have his way, and a small sound leaves your mouth. 

"It seems my uncle might underestimated you" he breathes into your ear, his breath like fire on your neck. 

"That could be," you say, still out of breath, with strands loosened from your hair. "Then why don't we find now?“ 

"No." With all the strength you have, you move away from Feyd. "I will tie the ribbon of my life to yours. My life will be yours. But that means it won't happen until the wedding. Not in my parents' courtyard." 

„Well, we could relocate to your chambers then“ His voice is laced with desire.

All you manage is shaking your head. 

He looks puzzled at first and then a little irritated, his gaze wandering up and down your body, lingering on your red, swollen lips. 

"What difference do these couple of days make?" he blurts out. 

"It is the difference of respect." Your voice is filled with indignation, trying to recall and embody the composure and pride that is appropriate for a Duke's daughter. "We both know that our destiny is decided for us. It doesn’t mean I have no say in how I get there. Good night, Baron. I expect you'll find your way back on your own," and with these words, you retreat into the building, hoping that your dress hasn't soaked through. 

As you assert your resolve to maintain dignity, the connection between you has shifted. Feyd Rautha finds himself in the position of watching you leave for the second time in a day. He will be patient, but when the marriage is finalized, you will pay a high price for his patience. All the more time for him to think about what he can do with you.

[wulfhalls]

I just wanted, if possible, to hear your thoughts on my DREAM absolute worst Dune fancast

Paul - Noah Centineo

Chani - Camila Morrone

Leto and Jessica - Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez (their acting is the same as in Gigli)

Alia - Joey King

Baron - James Corden

Rabban - Ryan Gosling (same acting as in Barbie)

Feyd Rautha - Harry Styles (wearing this outfit: https://www.stern.de/lifestyle/leute/grammys-2023--die-outfits-von-harry-styles-und-co--auf-dem-roten-teppich-33169854.html )

Piter - Owen Wilson (hw says "wow" every 10 seconds of his 5 minute screentime)

Irulan - Sabrina Carpenter

Shaddam - Nicolas Cage (makeup and outfit from Reinfield)

Gurney - Sylvester Stalone

Thufir Hawatt - Russel Crowe

Duncan Idaho - Dwayne Johnson

Dr Yueh - Ke Huy Quan (I love him sm, but the thought of him being decapitated by James Corden is sending me)

Stilgar Kynes - Pedro Pascal

Liet Kynes - Gal Gadot

Shadout Mapes - Emma Stone in Poor Things

Jamis - Joseph Quinn (with Stranger Things wig)

Hasimir Fenring - Leonardo Di Caprio (same hairstyle as in the beginning of KotFM)

Margot Fenring - Addison Raye (she's 23)

Gaius Helen Mohiam - Jennifer Coolidge

me just going thru the list nodding in approval but then u hitting me with jennifer coolidge as the reverend mother gaius helen mohiam. truly inspired. phenomenal even. remember when they used to make those low budget parody movies of blockbusters? scary movie esque dune parody with this exact cast but especially jennifer coolidge.

noah!paul: haha omg what's in that box..... omg and then what 😆😝😜

jennifer!mohiam: PAIN

[emma-does-scifi]

lowkey obsessed with the hilariously incongruous vibes of character names in dune because

in camp 1 we have: Leto Atreides, Feyd Rautha Harkonnen, Glossu Rabban, Gaius Mohiam

and then there's: Paul, Jessica, Duncan Idaho

[themosleyreview]

The Mosley Review: Dune: Part Two

I believe that something astronomical is happening before our eyes. Something that is currently defining this generation of cinematic glory and storytelling. There are many other franchises that have fallen to current political views and a lack of vision or respect for the source material. Now I haven't read the source material myself, but from some of my most trusted friends, this new adaptation Frank Herbert's classic novel of the same name, was taken into the hands of a brilliant storyteller and he did not disappoint. There wasn't a moment that I wasn't fully enthralled with the world's that were presented and in all of their dark and sometimes haunting beauty. What I truly loved was the inner workings of the multiple ideals, threats and contingencies at work and how they all are weighed upon a single decision of a character's ascendancy. It may seem like a massive can of worms, but once you see the threads that have been woven, those that are plucking them and those that tried to cut them, its a beautiful dance of politics and freedom that ultimately leads to war. All of this is brought to life by the returning and introduction of new outstanding cast members.

Timothée Chalamet was outstanding this time as the now more experienced and weary Paul Atreides. His portrayal of the classic reluctant hero and destined messiah known as "Muad'Dib", was truly fun to watch. You see him weigh the religious power he could possess against the power of his love for another. Its a fine line to walk and Chalamet delivers. Zendaya was fantastic and had alot more to do as his love interest Chani. Her opposing views of the zealotry of the Fremen really nails home the fact that she wishes to remain free of conflict and made up prophecies. The chemistry between her and Paul has never been stronger and I loved their bond and especially the great challenge their relationship goes through. Rebecca Ferguson was outstanding once again as Lady Jessica and the trials and evolution she goes through was shocking. I loved her openness to absorbing the knowledge of the Fremen and their customs. She truly begins her journey early in the film and it is truly spiritual, painful and cerebral all at once. Josh Brolin returns as the always badass and loyal member of the Atreides Guard, Gurney Halleck. He was one of the main reminders to Paul of the duty to his house and to his royal birthright. His friendship with Paul has never been more emboldend and I couldn't wait to see Gurney dish out his deserved vengeance.

Stellan Skarsgård returns as the head of House Harkonnen, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen and he is as evil and cunning as he was in the first film. He doesn't waste time in putting into motion his multi-tier plans to take Arrakis. The great Dave Bautista returns as his impatient and rage fueled nephew Glossu Rabban Harkonnen. You can see the shock and fear in his eyes once he realizes a real challenge has presented itself. Austin Butler was outstanding as the other nephew, Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. From his gorgeous gladiatorial introduction to his sinister and animalistic approach to battle, he was a force to be reckoned with and I loved every second of it. I also loved his voice and how it was very similar to Vladimir's. Add's to that familiar tone and somewhat worship. Charlotte Rampling was truly on fire as Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam. Through her, you see all the threads being woven and especially how devious and quickly each action is implemented. Christopher Walken was a great choice as Shaddam IV, the Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe. For the time he was on screen, he brought the gravitas world weariness needed. I liked Florence Pugh as his daughter, Princess Irulan. She gets to witness first hand the plots, lies and betrayals and I liked that she wasn't really for it all.

The magnificent Hans Zimmer returns as the composer and I couldn't imagine these films or the rest of the future films without his earth shattering score. The Harkonnen Arena, Worm Ride and Gurney Battle are just a few of my favorite tracks. The use of silence and no score is brilliantly placed in so many epic moments of the film whether its during an intimate conversation between characters or the climactic knife fight. This film is visually on par with the Part One, but somehow looks even more impressive. I can go on and on about the intricacies of the film and how it made me feel complete, but I'd rather let you experience the magic. This is an absolute MUST SEE IN IMAX to get the full scope and soundscape of the worlds presented. This is definitely one of the best sci fi films of the year and the level of quality that other franchises influenced by it need to step up to. Let me know what you thought of the film or my review in comments below. Thanks for reading!

[midnightwinterhawk]

Last Stand of the Sardaukar (2191 words) by AnimationFan2006

Chapters: 1/1

Fandom: Dune - All Media Types, Dune (Movies - Villeneuve)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Major Character Death

Characters: Shaddam Corrino IV, Gaius Helen Mohiam, Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, Vladimir Harkonnen, Sardaukar Character(s) (Dune), Fremen Character(s) (Dune)

Additional Tags: My First Work in This Fandom, War, Blood and Injury, Battle Scenes, Horror, During Canon, Battle of Arrakeen (Dune), Sardaukar, Fremen (Dune), House Harkonnen (Dune), House Corrino (Dune), Have Only Seen the Movies But is Trying to Read the Books

Summary:

The Last Stand of the Sardaukar as witnessed by the Last Bashar...

The desert shall take the weak...

[crazyprompts4asoiafdune]

Bridgerton AU

This could be the background of a Bridgerton-style AU.

In an AU where Shaddam does not get jealous of Leto, Leto marries Jessica (this could be an entire story by itself) and the Baron and Glossu Rabban are killed in a slave rebellion on Giedi Prime... 1. Shaddam has to not only send in his Sardaukar; he also has to ask Leto to send in troops. Leto sends his best men, led by Gurney Halleck and Duncan Idaho. They find out what became of Wanna Marcus and bring her bones to Caladan for burial. While the Atreides quell the rebellion, Leto also uses the Landsraad to demand an end to slavery on Giedi Prime. 2. Feyd-Rautha is placed in Leto's care--he's close to 14-15. He does not get along well with Paul, who's the same age, or Paul's younger sister, Alia (12). Feyd and Alia spend their time quite literally fighting each other with knives, much to Jessica's horror. Paul has to constantly adjudicate between them and often scolds his sister for starting fights. 3. Arrakis needs a strong hand--Leto is sent to take charge, along with his family. He manages to reach out to the Fremen and creates a joint force of Fremen, Sardaukar, and the Atreides troops to maintain order in the Imperium. He also reaches out to Dr Liet Kynes; Chani (13) becomes a friend of the family, although she hates Feyd as much as Alia does. Paul has to reluctantly protect Feyd from the tricks the girls play on him. He does his best to treat Feyd as an equal, if not a friend--what Glossu did to Gurney and Duncan still comes in the way. 4. By this time, the kids have grown up; both Feyd and Paul are young men of 17-18 years. Feyd will come into his barony on his 21st birthday (when he's recognized as an adult). In the meantime, Gaius Helen Mohaim is prodding the Emperor to find husbands for his older girls, especially Irulan, who's the same age as Feyd and Paul. 5. Shaddam has no desire to wed any of his daughters to the na-Baron, but he does not want to give Paul or any other the sole right to woo his daughters. So he arranges for a festival of dance, music, operas, poetry recitations, ballets, exhibitions of paintings and sculptures, plays, and other entertainments, whilst holding a session of the Landsraad alongside these jollifications. He insists that all his lords, both high and low, bring their marrigeable children to Kaitain to see and be seen. Many of these lords have arranged betrothals for their children while in the cradle; the Emperor and Empress insist (with the Reverend Mother adding her authority) that the betrotheds should get to meet under proper supervision before they marry and set up home. 6. It's in this heady atmosphere of entertainment that the Atreides, with a long-suffering Feyd-Rautha and Dr Kynes and his daughter, arrive on Kaitain. Everyone is expected to be on their best behavior. However, Feyd ends up getting entangled with a married noblewoman; her husband finds out and sends assassins after him. Alia and Chani, who both loathe Feyd, end up helping him fight off the assassins. Their attitude is that only they are allowed to bully and be mean to Feyd!

[ghaniblue]

Some of the lesser seen character posters. I cannot wait for this movie. The character design looks so good.

[psycheetamore]

Also no comment, and still very incorrect

[magicalmrmephistopheles]

FINALLY MADE THE PRIDE ICONS!

I used the versions from the house atreides comic for fenring and helen bc i loved how they looked in it

[uomo-accattivante]

Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Isaac)

Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson)

Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet)

Duncan Idaho (Jason Momoa)

Gurney Halleck (Josh Brolin)

Stilgar (Javier Bardem)

Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam (Charlotte Rampling

Glossu ‘Beast’ Rabban (Dave Bautista)

Piter De Vries (David Dastmalchian)

Il materiale di origine: @AndresArt8 (Twitter) / Collection of DUNE characters (fan art)