The text is the beginning of a novel titled "The Ruins of Dynasty" by Nicholas Krozel. It is a fantasy story set in the kingdom of Thalseyra, where different capitals, cultures, and creatures exist. The main characters, Aladun, Mouadon, and Lintu, are on a journey across the continent to find more information about the Pendant of Siivetta and uncover the identity and purpose of Mouadon. The story starts with a woman in the aftermath of a fire, blinded and searching for her necklace, which she eventually finds and puts on. A giant bird rescues her from the ruins and carries her towards snowy mountain peaks. Along the way, they encounter the kingdom of the elves of Falor, with rumors of dire wolves and a recent massacre. The pendant is covered in blood and being guarded by a ferocious beast.
