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Emberus redirects Carl's investigation toward Nekhebit, whom he says bears an ancient grudge against his family and Apito.
The re-ascension of Nekhebit triggers an update to Emberus's quest about his slain son. He identifies the primordial goddess as an ancient enemy of his family, with particular hostility toward Apito.
Emberus orders Carl to locate a temple of Nekhebit and interrogate its priestess about the murder. His instruction explicitly favors force rather than gentleness.
Carl postpones the new lead while facing the immediate phase-two key deadline.
A fire god issuing a harsh quest command as the silhouette of a scarred vulture goddess appears.
Emberus connects Nekhebit's return to the unresolved murder investigation and creates a second urgent divine complication.
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