what? 10 000 gold? That is freaking insane? The whole piece should be under 1000. What kind of maniac spends that much gold into just an armour when you can raise an entire army? I do not think armours were that expensive during the era.
Not being wounded as badly will help greatly for those who want to duel other people. Higher chance of survival. How about adding small background history for Ornate armours like family history?
Exactly an insane cost will ensure that very few characters have the full set, which is EXACTLY what is wanted. If every knight can run around in a full set of ornate armour, what is the point? There was a good reason that only the wealthiest of nobles could afford early plate armour. Even when plate breastplates became more common place in the rank and file of the army, they were of a seriously lower quality.
