During the Woad's quick tour of the place, he asks Lucas about the armoury:
The Woad would like to visit the covenant's armoury. If we are expecting trouble, he would like to look at being fitted with armour. Maybe he is so lucky that a resourceful covenant like Andorra has found or produced some quality or magical armour over the years? Perhaps something discarded by more experienced magi once better suits are available. For a junior magus just about anything is useful. Otherwise the Woad would like to speak with an armourer, to discus the possibilities of making something better, which he perhaps can enchant himself. Might the library contain lab texts for such enchantments - to enhance or lighten armour?
And would you know when there is to be a briefing about the objectives of the expedition? The Woad knows we are leaving soon, so he expects time is of essence.