Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Swampies approve Romana as sacrifice to Kroll
S16E17
·
The Power of Kroll Part 1
To
Stelson weapons exchanged for Swampie alliance
S16E17
·
The Power of Kroll Part 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"When Ranquin marks the receipt of the weapons with 'the mark of Kroll' (beat 7d71130c5a938d13), he sanctifies the weapons and the coming war as a holy cause, which immediately leads Skart to propose a blood sacrifice to ensure victory in battle (beat cb12a3a12e15ff9b)."
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.
Related Connections
Causal
→ Romana bound and interrogated by Rohm-Dutt
Escalation
→ Swampies summon Kroll to ritual battle
Escalation
→ Romana stands before prepared sacrifice
Thematic Parallel
→ Swampies summon Kroll to ritual battle
Thematic Parallel
→ Romana stands before prepared sacrifice
Foreshadowing
← Humans suspect gunrunner behind Swampie arms