The recovered works from the War Poet, Tanelorne. Deep within the acropolis catacombs, a young colt discovers something he did not expect. In the musty coffin of an elder-pony from a time before Equestria, he recovers a Tome of laments from the wars long past, and a "Dire" warning of the consequences.

Book II Prologue - The Hyperion Saga

I will not take any suggestions of any kind, for none are needed…