Lore & History
10 entries in the His Dark Materials compendium.
DaemonsA soul made flesh, a constant companion, the visible truth of who you are.The MultiverseMany parallel worlds, joined by windows that the subtle knife can cut.The Golden CompassA needle that points not to the north, but to the truth.DustThe physical proof of consciousness that binds the multiverse together.The MagisteriumThe Magisterium, from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.Lyra's ProphecyThe witches' prophecy that identifies Lyra Belacqua as the second Eve.The Fall of ManA forbidden awakening that turned innocence into wisdom and cast humanity out of Eden.The AlethiometerThe needle spins to reveal the hidden truth behind every question asked.The SpectreThe Spectre, from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.Cliff ghastsCreatures that threaten Arctic foxes in the trilogy.
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