Preparing for battle

At Lord Asriel’s fortress, the troops are preparing for battle as the Clouded Mountain moves closer towards them.

Mrs Coulter arrives. She tells Lord Asriel Lyra’s secret name. He realises that only Lyra has the power to save the world. The Clouded Mountain looms closer and without the Subtle Knife he has no power to destroy The Authority. He tries to rally the troops as they prepare for battle.