hunter-seeker-assassination
A deadly, remotely controlled assassination device used to target Paul, indicating internal threats within the Atreides household.
2 chapters across 2 books
This Immortal (1966)Roger Zelazny
Jessica discovers a secret conservatory within the Atreides residence on Arrakis, a rare and lavish wet-climate room that uses an extraordinary amount of water, symbolizing power and wealth. She deciphers a hidden Bene Gesserit message warning of danger to her son Paul and the Duke, linked to a death trap in a bedroom. Paul narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by a hunter-seeker, confirming the presence of internal betrayal and Harkonnen sabotage.
Dune (1965)Frank Herbert
In this chapter, Lady Jessica discovers a secret conservatory within the Atreides residence on Arrakis, a wet-planet oasis filled with exotic plants and abundant water, a stark contrast to the desert environment outside. She deciphers a hidden Bene Gesserit message warning of deadly traps set for her son Paul and the Duke, indicating internal betrayal. The chapter culminates with Paul narrowly escaping a hunter-seeker assassination attempt, highlighting the constant danger they face from Harkonnen enemies within their own home.