Once known as Ozhgroth Rast, the necklace now known as The Facsimile was created by an ancient and highly advanced race of magic users known simply as The Ancients; that which came before and survived. Following the race's sudden and enigmatic disappearance, the
ruins of their once great civilization became targets for raiding and treasure hunters over many thousands of years; for those lucky enough to find them, and smart enough to make it past the natural defenses of such. One such expedition led to the retrieval of the artifact that appeared to be an opal, which was then sold to a market.
A researcher of the ancient civilization eventually retrieved it in
Alliria, studying it and coming to understand its potential. After trial and error, the researcher discovered the ability to duplicate himself following the blood ritual, and used this to full effect to read more books at one time, since any serious physical activity would drain him far more than he was willing to allow; or willing to risk. Eventually, after his death, the necklace would see ownership in innumerable members of society; from legendary warriors to kings and self proclaimed gods, and over thousands of years the necklace itself became a myth in of itself.
Eventually, the necklace wound up in the hands of a Lich named Rundall. After harassing a passing expedition, Rundall was forced to give up the Facsimile to a Sidereal Elf named
Telemachus in exchange for his phylactery - something far more important to Rundall's survival. Telemachus concealed the necklace on his person and returned to
Elbion with it, where it currently remains in his office.