Ned

Last updated: May 22, 2025

Ned is a recurring creature in the Twenty One Pilots universe, symbolizing creativity, comfort, and neural expansion. While “Ned” refers to an individual, it is also used to describe an entire species.

Description

• Appearance: Small, antlered, friendly creature. The individual Ned is known to live in a cozy cabin in Trench.
• Species: All creatures of Ned’s kind are also called Neds.
• Debut: First introduced in the Chlorine music video.

Abilities and Lore

• Antlers: Can grow and be removed. When removed, they grant psychokinetic abilities to others — Clancy uses them for seizing.
• Neural Expansion Device: The name Ned is an acronym referencing this cognitive enhancement purpose.

Role in the Lore

• Clancy’s Power Source: After escaping to Voldsoy, Clancy gains psychokinetic abilities through Ned antlers.
• Symbolism: Represents hope, renewal, and creative energy. Seen often in safe, peaceful places like Ned’s Cozy Cabin.
• Communication: The individual Ned has been shown to communicate with other Neds.

Related: Clancy, Voldsoy, Psychokinesis, Chlorine