On her trek to the frozen North, Lyra gathers a band of unique allies:
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 The Golden Compass
: An exiled armored bear ( panserbjørn ) whom Lyra helps regain his dignity and throne. On her trek to the frozen North, Lyra