Alice knew how valuable armor and such was. The cost could get much higher than she was able to afford. Yes, she worked and was raised in the cathedral which rarely lacked funds, but they were not for her to use. They were to heal and protect people. Gold was donated to help others not to further and fill the healers' desires.
"I wish there was a light elemental spirit that wanted to form a dwelling weapon for Alice and partner with her but that doesn't seem to be possible now. Maybe in the future. I just want it to protect her and be able to allow her to swim and properly survive underwater. I know that makes things more challenging." Asking for last minute armor was a hefty ask for any blacksmith. But Walker trusted the wandering blacksmith and knew that he would accept no matter what.
