By Matthew Chiarello in The Citadel of the Autarch — 13 Jul 2026 2. The Living Soldier Observing the dead man, Severian recalls the Claw of the Conciliator and touches the relic to the cadaver. Hearing movement nearby, Severian arms himself with the fallen soldier’s sword.
The Citadel of the Autarch 31. The Sand Garden As the flying ship ascends, Master Malrubius acknowledges Severian as Autarch. He
The Citadel of the Autarch 30. The Corridors of Time Delirous and disoriented, Severian feels himself led outside and away from the
The Citadel of the Autarch 29. Autarch of the Commonwealth Walking among the massive Ascian army, Severian observes the enemy of the
The Citadel of the Autarch 28. On the March Pausing his narrative, Severian describes the hierarchy of religious devotion and a