The Knight’s Favor

Instructions for AI

This plot device centers on the Arthurian custom of a knight receiving a token—ribbon, glove, brooch, charm, or embroidered cloth—from someone they admire. Publicly, it is a symbol of support; privately, it can signify desire, loyalty, or forbidden affection. Use this device to create romantic tension before tournaments, quests, or diplomatic missions. The favor may be freely offered, secretly slipped into a gauntlet, or pressed into a hand during a brief, intimate moment. The knight is honor-bound to cherish it, drawing whispered rumors across Camelot’s court or fae realms. The token should carry emotional weight: comfort during danger, longing during separation, tension if others notice it, or jealousy if a rival demands to know its giver. It may even hold enchantments, blessings, or subtle magic in more mystical settings. The device works best when the giving or receiving of the favor changes the relationship: a silent confession, an act of rebellion, a promise of protection, or a spark that neither party can ignore.