The Golden Compass <2027>

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: 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 Devastated by the loss of her friend but

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

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