So my ending prediction is that
This is quite possibly in the cards, as
Sam looks similar to the characters stated to have said lineage. We'll trust that it isn't merely due to convenience for dev.
Relatedly,
Naomi had already stated that she is not from around there. The events of v71 probably rule her out as anything more than a facilitator. However, you never know if she knows more than she lets on. I mean, you have to raise an eyebrow to her
looking for Sam, who, on the surface, isn't of much use to her, in the caves by herself.
It's certainly shaping up as a
Sofia vs Madalyn final battle, but there is room for a twist there, too. I reckon the
LE crew will make another appearance. So, there's that, as well.