Causal medium strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate

Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Maren’s decision to confront the Time Lord by forming a ritual circle directly escalates the supernatural stakes in Karn. This decision, though unseen, is the unseen trigger for the telekinetic storm that forces the Doctor and Sarah into Solon’s castle—and into the path of Solon’s trap."

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.