Marignon Man at Arms

[Ballbarian]

There are what I would consider modern equivalents to the flagellant and I can easily see where permanent afflictions could result in cases where the individual went to the extremes. Search for "Day of Ashura" on Google and YouTube if you have a strong stomach.

Regardless, the flagellant is one of my favorite units in Dom3.

[Tifone]

Yeah, I'm sure a whip with thorns and nails on it beating on your back all day, or walking with hooks on your skin lashed to ropes lashed to a stone, doesn't damage your body greatly. Actually, this causes you 6 wings to come out from your body. Yeah, you become a Seraph!

P.S. Yes, they were this creative and even more, medieval compendia and paintings are quite clear.