The Shadowy Realm of Against the Shadow is a titanic, efficient nation, notable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, infamous sell-swords, and smutty television. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 10.598 billion Against the Shadowians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Administration. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 26.8%.

The powerhouse Against the Shadowian economy, worth 760 trillion Blades a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Woodchip Exports, and Uranium Mining. Average income is 71,736 Blades, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 252,589 per year while the poor average 14,751, a ratio of 17.1 to 1.

Looting and pillaging are now considered vital intelligence-gathering activities, tourists flock to see the giant stone carvings of historical leaders at Mount Rushless, people transfer their assets to bank accounts in Manamana before getting divorced, and polygamy is legal. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Against the Shadow's national animal is the Nazgûl, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Against the Shadow is ranked 81,069^th in the world and 2^nd in Ennor for Most Advanced Law Enforcement, scoring 3,488.62 on the Orwell Orderliness Index.