The base layer of the armour was just quilted cloth padding, in this case Monarch Rank silk, that had dozens of ties all over it to attach the enchanted wooden armour plates.
Once they were layered, they would make a nearly complete defensive barrier that maintained extreme flexibility.
This style of armour was originally an Orcish invention, so the plates should have been enchanted by a Shaman. But Runecrafting would be close enough for the purpose. Not authentic, but close enough.
Especially if he gave the armour some sort of spell effect.
Loros was already designing all the plates for the armour while measuring the body double.
Once she had the design drawn, Lotus created the rough piece, thicker than necessary so that it could be carved properly.
Then they tied them on the base layer as Rae and the Governor's wife chatted quietly about the wilderness of this Dragon Isle.