hdm-mod/README.md

# His Dark Materials Mod (Forge 1.16.5)

**A Minecraft Forge mod inspired by Philip Pullman's *His Dark Materials* trilogy.**

Explore parallel worlds, bond with your daemon, uncover the mysteries of Dust, and wield powerful artifacts like the alethiometer and the Subtle Knife. This mod aims to bring the rich lore and magic of the multiverse into the world of Minecraft.

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## Features (WIP)

- **Daemon System**
  - Players are bonded with a daemon that evolves as they level up.
  - Settling occurs once the player reaches maturity (e.g., level 15).
  - Daemon types influence abilities and buffs.

- **Alethiometer**
  - A mystical item that can reveal secrets and guide players via cryptic messages.
  - Requires Dust to operate.

- **Dust**
  - A mysterious and powerful resource.
  - Invisible to the naked eye—requires special tools to harvest and research.
  - Used to craft advanced items and access other worlds.

- **Parallel Worlds**
  - Travel to iconic locations like:
    - Lyra's Oxford
    - Cittàgazze (home of the Specters)
    - More worlds to be added!
  - Portals require special artifacts like the Subtle Knife.

- **Specters and Factions**
  - Encounter Specters, creatures that prey on adults.
  - Fight or evade the Magisterium and uncover ancient secrets.
  - Ally with witches and explore lost knowledge.

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## Requirements

- Minecraft **1.16.5**
- Forge **36.2.0+**

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## Installation

1. Download and install [Minecraft Forge 1.16.5](https://files.minecraftforge.net/net/minecraftforge/forge/).
2. Place the mod `.jar` file in your `mods` folder.
3. Launch Minecraft with the Forge profile.

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## Wiki
https://github.com/dragonruler1000/hdm-mod/wiki
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## Contributing

Got ideas or want to help develop this mod? Contributions are welcome!
- Fork the repo
- Create a new branch for your feature or fix
- Submit a pull request with detailed info

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## Disclaimer

This is a fan project not affiliated with the original author or publishers of *His Dark Materials*. All rights to the original material belong to their respective owners.

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## License

[MIT License](LICENSE)

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## Contact

Created by **Zachariah Jackson**  
Feel free to open an issue or discussion for feedback, ideas, or bug reports.