14. Terminus Est
Before leaving the Matachin Tower, Severian returns to Master Palaemon. The Master
The Eleventh City
Professor Sam Cooper writes a letter to his department chair, Franklin Abraham,
13. The Lictor of Thrax
Held in a cell for ten days, Severian reflects on his actions
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