The Cult of Exile has a long history of perverse ways of doing things. This 'armor' is a good example. This armor was designed by a narcissistic clothier for the specific purpose of causing the wearer the greatest amount of pain over a long period of time, while also reflecting some random bits at the punisher. It proved quite popular in the Exile brothel. This particular set was granted as a boon to the Exile leadership for 'even longer punishments'.