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Torturers Guild Recruitment
- Severian discusses the Torturers Guild and his unknown parentage.
- Children born to clients or abandoned at the gate are raised within the guild, highlighting its unique recruitment.
Severian's Earliest Memory and the Citadel
- Severian's earliest memory is piling pebbles in the guild's yard.
- He describes the surrounding area, including the necropolis and a wall made of unsmeltable metal.
Necropolis as Social Commentary
- The necropolis's structure reflects the commonwealth's social hierarchy.
- Higher classes are buried higher up the hill, illustrating social stratification.