11. The Hand of the Past
Despite Severian’s evasions, Dorcas insists on describing her experience in the
The Green Wall Said
Five human beings find themselves seated in a semicircular room and surrounded
10. Lead
Retrieving Terminus Est from the devastated home, Severian returns to the Duck’
9. The Salamander
Leaving the children’s home, Severian observes the lights of the city
Mountains Like Mice
In a walled courtyard of the academy, Otho the Captive dyes Dirk’
8. Upon the Cliff
On his departure from the Acies Castle, Severian encounters several armed guards.
7. Attractions
Following his escapade with Cyriaca, Severian reflects on Thecla, Dorcas, Thea, and
Last Drink Bird Head
A fiction writer reflects on a bygone era of cocktails with fanciful
6. The Library of the Citadel
Lying in response to Cyriaca’s inquiry, Severian indicates that he intends
5. Cyriaca
Severian explores the grounds of the Acies Castle while the guests gather.
The Last Casualty of Cambrai
A young woman and her companion examine a three-quarter-size mannequin
4. In the Bartizan of the Vincula
On his return to the Vincula, Severian is informed that the archon