Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Nimon rejects Soldeed’s plea for mercy
S17E18
·
The Horns of Nimon Part 2
To
Soldeed enforces tribute demands with brutality
S17E18
·
The Horns of Nimon Part 2
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Nimon's reprimand of Soldeed (beat_a5bb69e3f0efd1f7) for failing to secure tributes directly causes Soldeed's justification and desperate suggestions (beat_e5444ffdee91cbc8), escalating the pressure on Soldeed and driving the plot toward the tribute ceremony."
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.