Lyra and Will explore a new world. The Magisterium take action on past events. Lee Scoresby embarks on a mission.

Lyra and Will head to Oxford for answers. The Magisterium is faced with a choice.

Lyra ignores the alethiometer's advice leading to dangerous consequences.

Will and Lyra make a plan, unaware of the dangers or the cost involved.

Will and Lyra set out to retrieve what’s been lost. Mary takes a leap of faith.

Lyra and Will find allies who can help them in their search for Will's father. The Magisterium learn something shocking, and Mrs Coulter meets a formidable foe.

As all paths converge on Cittàgazze, the search for Will's father becomes more pressing. Jopari and Lee try to locate the knife bearer, but the Magisterium are in close pursuit. Ruta updates Serafina on Asriel's plans, while Mary consults the I Ching on her task.