Though her alethiometer remained relatively useless to Lyra on the island beyond physical comfort, she held the precious gold and crystal compass not only as the source of all her progress, but as the encouragement needed to finally make some of Lord Asriel's possessions her own. Of course, the alethiometer was a source of utmost misery at times too, for its static-riddled readings peeved her greatly and hindered her advancement in that area of study. But her once frustrating need to consult books... read more
