The Penitent One (Blasphemous)

The Penitent One is the main protagonist of Blasphemous and its prequel comic, Blasphemous: The Kneeling. He is clad in silver-plated armor, with a design inspired by traditional Catholic elements, such as the red cord (cincture) around his waist and his distinctive pointed helmet resembling a capirote. The Penitent One has taken a vow of silence as his penance, so he does not speak.
He wields a unique sword called Mea Culpa, which features a hilt adorned with the emblem of The Twisted One and a blade wrapped in thorns. The sword symbolizes both guilt and the act of penance, having been forged in the heart of a woman burdened by guilt. The Penitent One is the sole survivor of the Brotherhood of the Silent Sorrow, a congregation whose members have all taken vows of silence as a form of penance. This silence mirrors the perceived silence of The Twisted One, as suggested by the lore surrounding the Key to the Chamber of the Eldest Brother.
The Brotherhood was exiled due to an unspecified transgression or conflict with the Church. The exact nature of this offense remains unclear, but it may be connected to The Penitent One's quest to reach the Cradle of Affliction.
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== Trivia ==
* The Penitent One's design is inspired by the sambenito, the garment worn by certain brotherhoods during Holy Week as a symbol of penance. His helmet closely resembles a capirote, a tall, pointed hat originally worn by the flagellant brotherhoods of Spain. The helmet is also wrapped with three 'tiers' of thorns, referencing both the Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus Christ and the Papal Tiara traditionally worn by the pope during solemn and official ceremonies. This design element might also subtly hint at his potential fate as the next Son of The Miracle, the new saintly leader that the devout inhabitants of Cvstodia look up to.
* The developers at The Game Kitchen have confirmed that much of the game's design, including details about The Penitent One and other characters, was inspired by Francisco Goya's painting Procession of Flagellants. The face of The Penitent One's mask draws inspiration from Roman imperial masks discovered at Kalkriese Hill in Germany.
* While silence is often linked with Catholic monastic orders, no major order enforces a complete vow of silence, as even the most strict orders allow for speech during designated times. This is often because speech is important for vocal prayer and, especially, for the act of confession.
* Silver, the metal used for The Penitent One's armor and helmet, is commonly associated in Christianity with themes of atonement and redemption, as well as betrayal.
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