13. The Lictor of Thrax
Held in a cell for ten days, Severian reflects on his actions
Matthew Chiarello
12. The Traitor
The next morning, Severian is tasked with bringing the inmates food left
Wolfer
Janet Woolf takes in a lecture on the provenance of surnames. She
11. The Feast
Severian describes the Feast of Holy Katharine, in which members of the
10. The Last Year
Disturbed by his experience at the House Azure, Severian decides he will
A Fish Story
While on a fishing trip, three friends spot strange lights in the
9. The House Azure
Roche and Severian arrive at a brothel known as the House Azure.
8. The Conversationalist
Following the instructions of Master Gurloes, Severian undertakes to become Thecla’s
Houston, 1943
A voice disturbs Roddie’s sleep. Spotting a pale boy in his
7. The Traitress
On returning to the Matachin Tower, Severian is instructed to deliver dinner
6. The Master of the Curators
Entering the dark room, Severian is greeted by the archivist, Master Ultan.
How the Bishop Sailed to Inniskeen
Sitting in a tumbledown church along the western coast of Ireland, Pat