Thaumaturgical History

This article describes historical game content.

The prophecy system was removed from the game in version 3.17.0. Itemised prophecies no longer exist in Path of Exile.

Thaumaturgical History is a four-part prophecy chain. Completing it drops the unique Ascent From FleshAscent From Flesh
Chain BeltRequires Level 44+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield+300 to Evasion Rating
+(75-80) to maximum Energy Shield
+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
You have Phasing if Energy Shield Recharge has started Recently
30% increased Evasion Rating while Phasing
10% increased Movement Speed while PhasingA single step forward
Snap free from the prison
Reborn into freedom eternal.

Stages

Item	Reward	Objective	Seal Cost
Thaumaturgical History IThaumaturgical History IThe Aesthete's monstrous techniques are protected by the shadows.You will read Shavronne's Journal in the Warden's Quarters.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.	N/A	You will read Shavronne's Journal in The Upper Prison (Act 1). Tentacle Miscreations will be summoned.	4
Thaumaturgical History IIThaumaturgical History IIThe Tongueless Witch's words speak through the stone to desperate followers.You will read Doedre's Proclamation in The Western Forest in Act 2.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.	N/A	You will read Doedre's Proclamation in The Western Forest. Skeletons will be summoned.	5
Thaumaturgical History IIIThaumaturgical History IIIThe Soulless One's gift to the Prodigy draws forth those who seek the same unnatural power.You will inspect the Ancient Reverie Device in the Chamber of Sins.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.	N/A	You will inspect the Ancient Reverie Device in The Chamber of Sins Level 1 (Act 2). Skeletons will be summoned who use Storm CallStorm CallSpell, AoE, Duration, Lightning Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-16) Mana Cast Time: 0.50 sec Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 250%Requires Level 12Sets a marker at a location. After a short duration, lightning strikes the marker, dealing damage around it and causing lightning strikes at any other markers you've cast.Deals (21-949) to (39-1762) Lightning Damage Base duration is 1.50 seconds +(0-0.6) metres to radius Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.75-15)% chance for Lightning to Strike the Marker when CastPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket..	6
Thaumaturgical History IVThaumaturgical History IVWhere the Soulless One left his physical form behind, a dangerous new threat emerges.You will read Malachai's Dedication in The Harvest.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.	The Ascent From FleshAscent From Flesh Chain BeltRequires Level 44+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield+300 to Evasion Rating +(75-80) to maximum Energy Shield +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances You have Phasing if Energy Shield Recharge has started Recently 30% increased Evasion Rating while Phasing 10% increased Movement Speed while PhasingA single step forward Snap free from the prison Reborn into freedom eternal will drop. Since version 3.0.0 there is only one difficulty, the belt always has item level 40.	Read Malachai's Dedication in The Harvest in Act 4. Malachai's Laureate will be summoned. The prophecy object will changed to You will defeat Malachai's Laureate. Kill the monster to fulfill the objective.	7

Version history

Version	Changes
3.17.0	Removed the Prophecy mechanic from the game, and moved many of its rewards to other content. Silver Coins can no longer drop. Existing Silver Coins and itemised Prophecies will be deleted from your inventory and stash the next time you log in after the launch of 3.17.0.
2.3.0	Introduced to the game.