Who was this Desert Demon, this creature able to destroy qanats as though they were false idols to be toppled into the sand? Was it a rogue worm? Was it a third force in rebellion-many people? No one believed it was a worm. The water would kill any worm venturing against a qanat. Many Fremen believed the Desert Demon was actually a revolutionary band bent on overwhelming Alia's Mahdinate and restoring Arrakis to its old ways. Those who believed this said it would be a good thing. Get rid of that greedy apostolic succession which did little else than uphold its own mediocrity. Get back to the true religion which Muad'Dib had espoused.
Ghanima Atreides’ thoughts in reaction to the news of this Desert Demon that’s causing havoc across Arrakis in destroying the qanats that are water channels that turned the desert into lush green lands (Page: 428-429. Novel: Children of Dune. Author: Frank Herbert)
