27. Toward Thrax
Dorcas and Severian travel north to Thrax, followed behind by a dejected
The Solar Cycle
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
18. Mirrors
Despondent, Jonas explains the story’s ending to Severian before falling silent.
17. The Tale of the Student and His Son
To comfort Jonas, Severian reads a tale from the Wonders of Urth
16. Jonas
In the darkness, Severian grasps the Claw of the Conciliator and is