26. Parting
Jolenta, Dorcas, Talos, and an injured Baldanders reunite with Severian. Relieved, Dorcas
Matthew Chiarello
Hopkins Dalhousie
A sentient car imprisoned justifies killing its owner, Hopkins Dalhousie, as an
25. The Attack on the Hierodules
During the play, Severian observes the audience of exultants and others.
Departing
24. Dr. Talos’s Play: Eschatology and Genesis
Severian recounts the play performed during the Autarch’s festival on the
The On-Deck Circle
Retired Pittsburgh Pirate, Scooter Scarlata, takes in a ballgame played at sea
23. Jolenta
As he sits with Dorcas, Severian recalls Valeria and the Atrium of
22. Personifications
Entering the Green Room, Severian recognizes Dr. Talos. While Baldanders and Jolenta
Remembrance to Come
21. Hydromancy
20. Pictures
Planetarium in Orbit
Doctor Death trumpets his dominion over the mythical Lakemich Monster and his
19. Closets
Alone, Severian dons his torturer’s mask and begins to search for