Clancy

Last updated: May 22, 2025

Clancy is the central character and narrator in the Trench era of the Twenty One Pilots lore. He serves as the listener’s window into the city of Dema and the struggle against its oppressive regime.

Background

• Origin: Clancy is a citizen of Dema who grows increasingly disillusioned with its doctrine and rule.
• Journals: His writings appear on the now-archived website (dmaorg.info), chronicling his observations and attempts to escape. The posts are cryptic, poetic, and emotionally raw.

  “They are asleep. It’s time to wake up.”

Example of a Clancy-esque journal entry style.

Role in the Lore

• Voice of Rebellion: Through his journals, Clancy shares his growing resistance to Vialism and the Bishops.
• Connection to Banditos: Clancy aligns with the Banditos, a resistance group outside of Dema who oppose the Bishops.
• Symbol of the Listener: Tyler Joseph has hinted that Clancy can be seen as an avatar for fans who seek to understand or escape their own metaphorical Dema.

Appearances and Mentions

• Website: Clancy’s journals are a major piece of the official lore, slowly revealing Dema’s structure and ideology.
• Music Videos: Elements of Clancy’s narrative are visually told in “Jumpsuit”, “Nico and the Niners”, and “Levitate.”

Related: Dema, The Bishops, Vialism, Banditos