Lyra’s life at Jordan College changes when she overhears her uncle, , discussing "Dust"—mysterious particles that settle on adults but not children. Around the same time, children across England, including Lyra’s best friend Roger , begin disappearing, kidnapped by a group known as the "Gobblers". The Journey North

: A witch queen whose clan aids Lyra in battle. The Dark Secret

Lyra reaches the research station at , where she discovers the horrific truth: the Gobblers are performing "intercision," a process that surgically severs children from their dæmons to prevent them from being "tainted" by Dust. Lyra leads a daring escape, freeing Roger and the other children. The Climax and Betrayal

Devastated by the loss of her friend but determined to find the source of Dust and stop the Magisterium, Lyra and her dæmon, Pantalaimon, walk through the portal into an unknown universe.

On her trek to the frozen North, Lyra gathers a band of unique allies:

: An exiled armored bear ( panserbjørn ) whom Lyra helps regain his dignity and throne.

The Golden Compass May 2026

Lyra’s life at Jordan College changes when she overhears her uncle, , discussing "Dust"—mysterious particles that settle on adults but not children. Around the same time, children across England, including Lyra’s best friend Roger , begin disappearing, kidnapped by a group known as the "Gobblers". The Journey North

: A witch queen whose clan aids Lyra in battle. The Dark Secret The Golden Compass

Lyra reaches the research station at , where she discovers the horrific truth: the Gobblers are performing "intercision," a process that surgically severs children from their dæmons to prevent them from being "tainted" by Dust. Lyra leads a daring escape, freeing Roger and the other children. The Climax and Betrayal Lyra’s life at Jordan College changes when she

Devastated by the loss of her friend but determined to find the source of Dust and stop the Magisterium, Lyra and her dæmon, Pantalaimon, walk through the portal into an unknown universe. The Dark Secret Lyra reaches the research station

On her trek to the frozen North, Lyra gathers a band of unique allies:

: An exiled armored bear ( panserbjørn ) whom Lyra helps regain his dignity and throne.