

Often cited reasons for this are due to the important connotations speech has in vocal prayer and especially in the act of confession. Although silence is often associated with Catholic monastic orders, no major monastic orders practice a total vow of silence, having allotted times for speech in even the most extreme cases.The character's face is inspired by the Roman imperial masks found in Kalkriese Hill in Germany.Members of The Game Kitchen have confirmed that most concepts of the game (including the details on the Penitent One and other characters) were inspired by Goya's painting Procession of Flagellants.

His helmet also closely resembles a capirote, a long, pointed hat that originated from the flagellant brotherhoods of Spain.
#Blasphemous skins skin#
The Ancient History skin is rewarded by inputting the konami code on the title screen (excluding A, B, and start).The The Adventure skin is rewarded by finding a secret path within the Alcazar of Grief 8-bit minigame (it can be found midway through the dungeon in a pillar on the wall, just in the room right after descending down into the depths).The Relentless Rectitude skin is rewarded by obtaining S+ on all difficulties on all Sacred Sorrows.The Chantress of the Dead skin is rewarded by killing Isidora, Voice of the Dead for the first time.The Echo & Shadow skin is rewarded by killing Sierpes for the first time.The Examplaris Excomvnicationis skin is rewarded for completing the game by getting the true, canonical ending added in the Wounds of Eventide update.The Archaic Exaltation skin is rewarded for completing the Alcazar of Grief 8-bit minigame, with all 5 golden skulls obtained.The Eternal Rest skin is rewarded for completing all boss rush stages in True Torment difficulty.


The Penitent One carries a unique sword, the Mea Culpa. He has no dialogue as he has made a vow of silence as his penance. He wears silver plated armor and his design is based on traditional Catholic precepts, such as the red cord or cincture he wears around his waist and his distinct capirote-like pointed helmet. The Penitent One is the player character and main protagonist of Blasphemous and the associated prequel comic, Blasphemous: The Kneeling.
