The Beginning and the End

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.

The Beginning and the EndThe archbishop plays witness to his own cold death and cremation.You will defeat Archbishop Geofri while holding Realmshaper.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.

Acquisition
Not in game
Seal cost: 1× Silver CoinMetadata
Item class: Currency Item

The Beginning and the End is a sealed prophecy.

Objective

Kill Archbishop Geofri in The Crypt Level 2 while holding a RealmshaperRealmshaper
Iron StaffWarstaff
Physical Damage: 14-42
Elemental Damage: (10-15) to (20-25), (10-15) to (20-25)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.40%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 13, 27 Str, 27 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+1 to Level of Socketed Fire Gems
+1 to Level of Socketed Cold Gems
Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 5 Cold to Fire
Adds (10-15) to (20-25) Fire Damage
Adds (10-15) to (20-25) Cold Damage
(30-50)% increased Elemental Damage"God's creations always begin and end with flames and ice.
We should count ourselves lucky when we see neither."
- Archbishop Geofri.

Reward

Upgrades RealmshaperRealmshaper
Iron StaffWarstaff
Physical Damage: 14-42
Elemental Damage: (10-15) to (20-25), (10-15) to (20-25)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.40%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 13, 27 Str, 27 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+1 to Level of Socketed Fire Gems
+1 to Level of Socketed Cold Gems
Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 5 Cold to Fire
Adds (10-15) to (20-25) Fire Damage
Adds (10-15) to (20-25) Cold Damage
(30-50)% increased Elemental Damage"God's creations always begin and end with flames and ice.
We should count ourselves lucky when we see neither."
- Archbishop Geofri to Realm EnderRealm Ender
Iron StaffWarstaff
Physical Damage: 14-42
Elemental Damage: (10-15) to (20-25), (10-15) to (20-25)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.40%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 40, 27 Str, 27 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+1 to Level of Socketed Fire Gems
+1 to Level of Socketed Cold Gems
+2 to Level of Socketed Elemental Gems
Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 5 Cold to Fire
Adds (10-15) to (20-25) Fire Damage
Adds (10-15) to (20-25) Cold Damage
(30-50)% increased Elemental Damage"The flames are surely coming.
I just pray I am long dead before they arrive."
- Archbishop Geofri upon completion.

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.