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Jordan College at Oxford
Where Lyra grew up and setting where much of the initial story occurs.
Daemon
A familiar that every human is born with. When humans are children, their daemons have the ability to change forms. The daemons of adults, however, stay in a single form. Humans cannot separate from their daemons.
Tokay
A type of wine.
Dust
Mysterious particles that can only be seen with a special lens. These particles are attracted to adults, but not to children.
Aurora
The Aurora Borealis
Gobblers
The name given to a group of individuals who kidnap children. Also known as the
General Oblation Board.
Alethiometer
A compass-like device that can tell the truth.
Royal Arctic Institute
An institute dedicated to exploration of the North. Mrs. Coulter is a member.
Tartars
Northern Warriors who are known for scalping their enemies and putting holes in the heads of their own...
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