Causal
medium strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Tegana’s betrayal triggers Mongol ambush
S1E18
·
Rider From Shang-Tu
To
Polo and Ian clash over survival tactics
S1E18
·
Rider From Shang-Tu
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Polo hastening preparations due to the looming attack creates the opportunity for Tegana to betray him."
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.