Symphasia Rai
| Symphasia Rai | |
|---|---|
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| Character Type | Minor Character |
| Affiliation | Neutral |
| Status | Alive |
| Aliases | Symphasia & The Dulcet Tones |
| Relatives | Unknown |
| Added in Version | 1.1.0.0 |
Summary
Symphasia Rai is a minor character in Dune: Awakening. She is a popular singer who performs with her supporting band, the Dulcet Tones, and is the current headliner at the Salusan Bull. A two-year residency at the Crystal Terrace on Kaitain propelled Symphasia to fame, while popular hits (and their associated hologram videos) like "Hello Boys" led to her becoming the number-one requested artist on House Atreides' Radio and a popular sex symbol among the Dunemen Fleet. Though she continues to lead a successful career, Symphasia comes across as entitled and resentful, claiming Gurney Halleck is stealing her spotlight.
Location
Arrakeen City, The Salusan Bull, Lower Floor. She is located to the far right wall as you enter and walk down into the lower floor across from the bar.
Dialogue
Symphasia Rai: Yes, may I help you?
Sleeper: Who are you?
Symphasia Rai: Were you born under the rock? My two-year residency at the Crystal Terrace on Kaitain is the stuff off legend.
Sleeper: Sorry, what is your name?
Symphasia Rai: Symphasia Rai and the Dulcet Tones, come on!
[Next] Symphasia Rai: I am the number one most-requested singer on Atreides radio, an I'm told my Hello Boys Hologram flickers above every bunk in the Dunemen fleet.
Sleeper: Do you work here?
Symphasia Rai: I perform here is that is what you are asking.
[Next] Symphasia Rai: I am currently in an exclusive engagement as the headliner here at the Salusan Bull.
[Next] Symphasia Rai: When I can wrestle the stage away from Gurney Hallec, that is.
Sleeper: Can I buy you a drink?
Symphasia Rai: If I took a drink from every starstruck walk-up, I could open my own bar.
[Next] Symphasia Rai: Actually, I like that idea-Syphasia's Place, Hopefully, I would attract a better class of customers.
Sleeper: Does your singing raise troops morale?
Symphasia Rai: That's what they tell me, but I'm not sure anymore.
[Next] Symphasia Rai: The truth is, the Atreides are loosing the war, and they know it. Morale is low.
Sleeper: Are they loosing the war?
Symphasia Rai: ofcourse they are. War is all about economics, and the Baron easily outpaces the Duke on that count.
[Next] Symphasia Rai: I hear Lady Jessica is on a grand tour of the few remaining Atreides assets and liquidating whenever possible.
[Next] Symphasia Rai: At the same time, the Harkonnen prepare to unveil Neo Carthag, a monument to luxury and excess.
Sleeper: Maybe you should be playing for the Harkonnen?
Symphasia Rai: Don't be redicilous. I am only pointing out the obvious. One cannot win a war if one cannot pay his troops.
Sleeper: Goodbye.
Lore
Symphasia Rai is a well-known musician who performs alongside the Dulcet Tones at the Salusan Bull in Arrakeen. Her career took off after spending two years performing at the Crystal Terrace on Kaitain, eventually making her a favorite among House Atreides soldiers. Despite her popularity, she mentions she feels overshadowed by Gurney Halleck and his musical performances. Symphasia is also concerned about the growing struggles of House Atreides, believing their lack of resources is weakening their chances against the Harkonnens. While her music helps entertain the troops, she remains doubtful about their future on Arrakis.
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