"It is customary for the knight to wear a favour from the lady of the house as he engages in combat."
"It would be my honour... May your courage not fail, brave knight."
- —Sir de Raker, receiving his Token from Lady Sharlotta of Lovarre.[3]
The Questing Knight, Calard of Garamont wearing a Token of the Damsel.
On the eve of battle, noblewomen often give their favoured knight a Token of their support, such as a lock of hair, a ribbon or a brooch. The knight, often a Lord or Paladin, will carry these tokens with him, giving him strength in his time of need. Tokens given by Grail Damsels often carry powerful enchantments...[1a]