The City of the South is the Crown Prince of Unauwen’s residence and a crucial point of communication between him and King Unauwen. Though the city itself is not described in detail, news sent from it shapes the court’s understanding of the crisis involving Eviellan and Sir Edwinem’s message.

Position and Setting

The Crown Prince, King Unauwen’s eldest son, maintains his residence in the City of the South. When the king summons knights and nobles to his capital, he is waiting for news from there; the Crown Prince is also expected to come, though his arrival may be several days away. The account distinguishes the City of the South from the king’s capital, presenting it as the prince’s seat rather than identifying it as the center of the kingdom.

Messages and Messengers

News from the city reaches the king by carrier pigeon. In one report, delivered shortly before the royal assembly, the king learns that Sir Andomaar has been killed and that his squire escaped and reached the City of the South. The squire arrived on the same day that Tiuri and Piak reached the city, linking their journey with the news being sent onward to the king.

Narrative Significance

The City of the South connects separate journeys and strands of information. It is where the Crown Prince resides, where Sir Andomaar’s surviving squire arrives, and from which a message travels to King Unauwen. This makes the city important to the unfolding political revelations even though the narrative gives no substantial account of its appearance or daily life.