Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ixta’s honor demands a sunset duel
S1E28
·
The Warriors of Death
To
Ian defeats Ixta in unarmed combat
S1E28
·
The Warriors of Death
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ixta boasts and trains, that leads to a fight. Ian wins, and Tlotoxl witnesses the aftermath which leads to tension and plots."
About Causal Connections
A directly causes B. The first event sets forces in motion that produce the second. These are the load-bearing connections of plot--remove one and the story structure collapses.