Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Vorus's purge of allies in Episode 18 creates the political isolation that enables his power grab in Episode 20's Guild Room confrontation, where Tyram becomes his sole remaining challenger."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The earlier purge removes potential rivals (like Tyram's faction), allowing Vorus to consolidate power unchecked. Without the purge, Tyram's later defiance may not have been necessary or effective.
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.