Pelerines

The Order of the Journeying Monials of the Conciliator, also known as the Pelerines, is a religious order that worships the Conciliator and is in possession of the Claw of the Conciliator, which they protect as a relic.

When Severian and Agia crash a carriage into a Cathedral erected by the Pelerines in Nessus, Agia steals the Claw of the Conciliator from them and hides it in Severian's boot. During much of Severian's subsequent journey, he is looking for the Pelerines in order to give the gem back.

Their roots go back to the Age of the Monarch, when they were founded by a group of soldiers, but by the Age of the Autarch the order has become known as the "Pelerines" after the scarlet cape they wear, and it consists solely of high-born women (exultants, armigettes and sometimes optimates) who practice celibacy.

Ranks

 * Domnicellae, chief priestess
 * Conexa
 * Postulant

Known members

 * Ava
 * Cyriaca
 * Einhildis
 * Epicharis
 * Mannea
 * Catherine (perhaps)