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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/17 Fandom: Twenty One Pilots Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Josh Dun/Tyler Joseph Characters: Josh Dun, Tyler Joseph, Keons (Twenty One Pilots), Blurryface | Nicolas Bourbaki, Clancy (Twenty One Pilots), Torchbearer (Twenty One Pilots), Jim Dun, Bishops of DEMA (Twenty One Pilots) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Alternate Universe - Dungeons & Dragons, inspired by DnD 5E, DEMA (Twenty One Pilots), DNDema if you will, No Dungeons & Dragons Knowledge Required, Alternate Universe - Trench (Album), Clancy and Tyler Joseph are Different People, Kind Of, Josh Dun and Torchbearer Are Different People, Dragons, Deities, beasts - Freeform, Magic, Swords, Familiar Jim, Slow Burn, soulmate coded, In the way that canon Clancy/Torch is soulmate coded, Vialism Religion (Twenty One Pilots), Other Religion(s), Worldbuilding, Humans, Half-Elves, Other Fantasy Races - Freeform, Other Additional Tags to Be Added Summary:

Josh's goal is to become one of the Knights that protect the Sacred Kingdom of Dema. Being from a Settlement just North of the City Wall, that's not likely to happen. But with tensions between the Kingdom and the Wilds of Trench increasing, he gets a chance at his dream, only to realize that it is not at all what he imagined. And when smoke emerges on the horizon in the direction of his birthplace, Josh takes a leap of faith for a man that will change everything.

Orphaned by the shadows of a mysterious realm for his parents' treason, Tyler is surrendered to the City of Dema, growing up and learning under Bishop Keons in the Inner City. As the shadows that plague his nightmares start to appear in his periphery, Tyler is cursed to fight the darkness surrounding him to preserve his own soul and sanity. Between being hunted by the demon from his nightmares and pressure from Bishop Nico to seek Glory, Tyler is losing hope. Until he meets a man who smells of ash and keeps his shadows at bay, whispering the name of a friend that only Tyler can see.

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Unfortunately, no new chapter of Half A Soul Divided today. Been busy and haven’t had time to write anything 😔 Getting ready for a wedding this weekend and it’s been my duty to do chores and shop for my mom so I will update when I can 💚

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Chapter 4 Update: Wilds.

Chapters: 4/17 Fandom: Twenty One Pilots Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Josh Dun/Tyler Joseph Characters: Josh Dun, Tyler Joseph, Keons (Twenty One Pilots), Blurryface | Nicolas Bourbaki, Clancy (Twenty One Pilots), Torchbearer (Twenty One Pilots), Jim Dun, Bishops of DEMA (Twenty One Pilots) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, inspired by DnD 5E, DEMA (Twenty One Pilots), DNDema if you will, No Dungeons & Dragons Knowledge Required, Alternate Universe - Trench (Album), Clancy and Tyler Joseph are Different People, Kind Of, Josh Dun and Torchbearer Are Different People, Dragons, Deities, beasts - Freeform, Magic, Swords, Familiar Jim, Slow Burn, soulmate coded, In the way that canon Clancy/Torch is soulmate coded, Vialism Religion (Twenty One Pilots), Other Religion(s), Worldbuilding, Humans, Half-Elves, Other Fantasy Races - Freeform, Other Additional Tags to Be Added Summary:

Josh's goal is to become one of the Knights that protect the Sacred Kingdom of Dema. Being from a Settlement just North of the City Wall, that's not likely to happen. But with tensions between the Kingdom and the Wilds of Trench increasing, he gets a chance at his dream, only to realize that it is not at all what he imagined. And when smoke emerges on the horizon in the direction of his birthplace, Josh takes a leap of faith for a man that will change everything.

Orphaned by the shadows of a mysterious realm for his parents' treason, Tyler is surrendered to the City of Dema, growing up and learning under Bishop Keons in the Inner City. As the shadows that plague his nightmares start to appear in his periphery, Tyler is cursed to fight the darkness surrounding him to preserve his own soul and sanity. Between being hunted by the demon from his nightmares and pressure from Bishop Nico to seek Glory, Tyler is losing hope. Until he meets a man who smells of ash and keeps his shadows at bay, whispering the name of a friend that only Tyler can see.

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Most likely going to change the update schedule for Half A Soul Divided to every other week so I can get caught up. Chapter 4 this Thursday tho!

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Chapter 4 of Half A Soul Divided will be moved to be posted sometime this weekend, or as soon as I believe it's ready. In the meantime, have a teaser!

"It looks like there's a shaded area to the northeast. Let's rest there."

Tyler nods, mind shifting focus from the sky, to the uneven ground, to Josh's hand clasping his tightly. He can start to feel the exhaustion building behind his eyes and the ache of his legs weighing down his steps. As they near the dense and shaded covered area, Tyler picks up the pace, eager to rest and eat and maybe close his eyes for a moment.

In his haste, he yelps as his foot catches on a rock or root, and falls forward to faceplant into the grass. Tyler's hand slips out of Josh's despite the effort put in to try and catch him. He groans as he rolls over, seeing Josh pop out of invisibility while leaning over him, looking concerned.

"I'm fine," he assures, sitting up to dust off any dirt or grass sticking to his clothing, trying to hide his embarrassment by focusing too hard on the trivial task. Josh is there to help him up when he's ready, pulling him to his feet, his hand coming up to Josh's shoulder to steady himself as the momentum nearly sends him forward into Josh.

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Chapter 3 Update: Meetings.

Chapters: 3/17

Fandom: Twenty One Pilots Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Josh Dun/Tyler Joseph Characters: Josh Dun, Tyler Joseph, Keons (Twenty One Pilots), Blurryface | Nicolas Bourbaki, Clancy (Twenty One Pilots), Torchbearer (Twenty One Pilots), Jim Dun, Bishops of DEMA (Twenty One Pilots) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, inspired by DnD 5E, DEMA (Twenty One Pilots), DNDema if you will, No Dungeons & Dragons Knowledge Required, Alternate Universe - Trench (Album), Clancy and Tyler Joseph are Different People, Kind Of, Josh Dun and Torchbearer Are Different People, Dragons, Deities, beasts - Freeform, Magic, Swords, Familiar Jim, Slow Burn, soulmate coded, In the way that canon Clancy/Torch is soulmate coded, Vialism Religion (Twenty One Pilots), Other Religion(s), Worldbuilding, Humans, Half-Elves, Other Fantasy Races - Freeform, Other Additional Tags to Be Added Summary:

Josh's goal is to become one of the Knights that protect the Sacred Kingdom of Dema. Being from a Settlement just North of the City Wall, that's not likely to happen. But with tensions between the Kingdom and the Wilds of Trench increasing, he gets a chance at his dream, only to realize that it is not at all what he imagined. And when smoke emerges on the horizon in the direction of his birthplace, Josh takes a leap of faith for a man that will change everything.

Orphaned by the shadows of a mysterious realm for his parents' treason, Tyler is surrendered to the City of Dema, growing up and learning under Bishop Keons in the Inner City. As the shadows that plague his nightmares start to appear in his periphery, Tyler is cursed to fight the darkness surrounding him to preserve his own soul and sanity. Between being hunted by the demon from his nightmares and pressure from Bishop Nico to seek Glory, Tyler is losing hope. Until he meets a man who smells of ash and keeps his shadows at bay, whispering the name of a friend that only Tyler can see.

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I started planning a new fic back in March 2024 and still have only 3/17 chapters written, but it’s been so long I need to share it so maybe I’ll break my 6 year posting hiatus? Anyone in the mood for some DND inspired Demaverse?

On another note, Sleep In The Heat surpassed 11k hits and last I checked it was at 10k so that’s reassuring! I feel like I’ve grown a lot as a writer since then but it’s nice to see people still enjoying it.

Shout out to all the joshlerinas still following me 💚