Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ian defeats Ixta in unarmed combat
S1E28
·
The Warriors of Death
To
Ixta’s honor demands a sunset duel
S1E28
·
The Warriors of Death
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ixta's defeat at the hands of Ian leads directly to Tlotoxl undermining his confidence and attempting to discredit 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.