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
5. The Picture-Cleaner and Others
Drotte and Roche are elevated from apprentices to journeymen on the Feast
4. Triskele
While cleaning drains between the Matachin Tower and the Bear Tower, Severian
The Sailor Who Sailed After the Sun
A young man, Reuben, signs on to a whaling ship and is
3. The Autarch's Face
The day after the altercation in the necropolis, Severian returns to class.