30. The Badger Again
Night falls as Severian, Jolenta, and Dorcas arrive among the vacant buildings
The Solar Cycle
29. The Herdsmen
Crossing a sugarcane field, Severian, Dorcas, and Jolenta arrive at a wide
28. The Odalisque of Abaia
Severian recognizes the giantess from his dreams. She explains that she and
27. Toward Thrax
Dorcas and Severian travel north to Thrax, followed behind by a dejected
26. Parting
Jolenta, Dorcas, Talos, and an injured Baldanders reunite with Severian. Relieved, Dorcas
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
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
21. Hydromancy
20. Pictures
19. Closets
Alone, Severian dons his torturer’s mask and begins to search for