Awake, you bloody city. Let the bells toll! I am on my way to devour you! Titus, who was a prisoner of Gormenghast Castle for years, sets out into the world. With a foreword by Michael Moorcock. Gormenghast Castle is home to the ancient lineage of the Earls of Groan. Behind its walls, time takes its own course. Accompanied by enigmatic ceremonies, the castle's inhabitants maintain their customs. In the third volume, Titus leaves the castle to explore the world. Mervyn Peake's timeless masterpiece is an inspiration for many modern fantasy authors.