In an alternate universe where science, religion, and magic are interconnected, Lyra, an orphan, embarks on a journey to find her abducted friend. Her quest reveals a dark scheme involving the abduction of children and leads her to explore a mysterious substance known as Dust. Along the way, she meets Will, a boy with a knife capable of slicing through the fabric of worlds. As Lyra uncovers the secrets of her lineage and her foretold fate, she and Will become entangled in a cosmic battle spanning multiple realms.