The Duchess - Wasteland Alice Concept Art

The Duchess is, by far, the Red Queen’s most valuable recruitment tool. She is a vile and sadistic disciplinarian who craves obedience. Her vital role is to oversee the Shuffling of new children into the Red Queen’s army. She does this by building a foundation of discipline upon which the Caterpillar’s brainwashing techniques can thrive. As part of the Shuffling’s education process, children spend several years in her “school” being trained in various skills. This is to prepare them for the trials that will determine which suit they will be Dealt to in the Red Queen’s army.