Lore & History
17 entries in the His Dark Materials compendium.
DaemonsA soul made flesh, a constant companion, the visible truth of who you are.MetatronAn angelic usurper who imprisoned the mortal Authority to steal the throne of heaven.The MultiverseInfinite worlds. One rebellion: Authority trembles at the freedom scattered among them.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 MagisteriumWhere faith is law, and curiosity is a capital offense.The Subtle KnifeTwo blades hidden in one hilt, parting the veil between worlds.Lyra's ProphecyA child's choice will shatter the heavens and rewrite the laws of every world.The Fall of ManA forbidden awakening that turned innocence into wisdom and cast humanity out of Eden.The Battle of SvalbardArmored bears, sky-ships, and witches unite to slay a false god in the frozen sky.The AuthorityA dying tyrant who stole divinity to rule a universe that no longer needs him.Iofur RaknisonA king without a soul who lost his crown trying to become human.Lee ScoresbyTexas-born aeronaut whose courage outshone the magic around him.Mary MaloneA scientist without a shadow who unlocked the secrets of Dust for all worlds.The AlethiometerThe needle spins to reveal the hidden truth behind every question asked.Republic of HeavenBuild heaven here on earth, for there is no other.Lord AsrielA man who burned bridges and worlds alike to build a path for humanity's liberation.
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