Second Veil Defence Pact State

Government: Absolute Duchy

Ruler: Duke Rowena Shaw, DG

Capital City: Ashton

Shigare is the only one of the Commonwealth Defence Shadows ruled by a woman. Duchess Rowena inherited the position from her father, Duke Callum, about fifteen years ago. She is also the youngest of the Defence Pact Rulers. Shigare has a strong military tradition, and is one of Sable's strongest allies. Shigaran soldiers have played a key part in the Sable forces for a very long time. It serves as Defensive Member for the Commonwealth's North-West Quadrant.

First Veil Commonwealth State

Government: Sable Governorship

Ruler: Governor James Stone

Capital City: Ledbury

A vast plain of grassland, with twinkling rivers and extensive forests near the base of the mountains. The Shadow provides grain, vegetables and animal foods, farmed and produced using traditional methods, as well as good lumber. It is one of the first Shadows out of Sable using the mountain route, and King Robert thinks of it as Sable's market garden.

First Veil Commonwealth State

Government: Sable Governorship

Ruler: Governor Bethany Gray

Capital City: Shasta

A sparsely populated, somewhat mountainous Shadow on the route out through the Sable mountains, next to Arbere in the first veil outside of Sable. It is known for production of sheep and goats, as well as having some small deposits of minerals and precious metals.

Second Veil Commonwealth State

Government: Democratic Council

Ruler: Chief Councillor Rigel

Capital City: Luzan

A warm, continental Shadow. Known for agriculture, especially grain and fruit. It also has a reputation as a convalescent Shadow, where people go after illness, to convalesce and get back on track, as it has a multitude of healing spas and springs.

Second Veil Commonwealth State

Government: Absolute Monarchy

Ruler: King Naire

Capital City: Lyona

Another warm, continental Shadow. Also known for agriculture, and the best wines in the Commonwealth. The royal house have ruled for as long as can be remembered, and while the monarchy is absolute, it is also benevolent towards its subjects, making sure standards of living are good throughout the Shadow.

Second Veil Commonwealth State

Government: Republic

Ruler: President Martin Kiern

Capital City: Blairston

Tyndal has a wealth of agricultural land, as well as a variety of natural resources. As a result, there is a combination of both crop and animal farming, and mining, smelting and preparation of raw materials, each zoned into separate areas on the two main landmasses on the Shadow. As well as the Commonwealth itself, Tyndal's markets include Shadows such as Jensen and Garrowby.

Third Veil Non-Commonwealth State

Government: Dictatorship

Ruler: Chancellor Corbin Forrest

Capital City: Holmfirth

Industrial Shadow of approximately c1950s level technology, although Jensen also has some trading links to its surrounding Shadows. Unfortunately its system of government, and its habit of spying on its own people, let alone its neighbours were contributing factors to the rejection of its recent application to join the Commonwealth.

Third Veil Non-Commonwealth State

Government: Republic

Ruler: President Delyth Jakim

Capital City: Rigast

Commercial Shadow which manufactures some light industrial and consumer products, and acts as a trading centre for various of the surrounding Shadows. Kelderfield has never sought Commonwealth membership as it has always felt it was unnecessary, although it does appreciate the security against Reich incursions which comes with close proximity to Commonwealth States.

Third Veil Non-Commonwealth State

Government: Constituctional monarchy

Ruler: King Karramon II

Capital City: Arith

Agricultural Shadow of approximately 1900s technology, with strong trading links to Welkin: Welkin's industrial base and Kinan's agricultural one complement each other very well. Kinan has considered Commonwealth membership for some time, but until now has not acted upon it. However, should Welkin apply for membership, Kinan is likely to follow suit.

Third Veil Non-Commonwealth State

Government: Constitutional Monarchy with advisory council

Ruler: Queen Oleya

Capital City: Kingston

Weston is in the third ring of Shadows outside of Sable. It is a comparatively recent admission to the Commonwealth, the treaty having been drawn up just ten years ago, and it brings to the trading bloc a well balanced part-agricultural, part-industrial economy, and some very fine makers of beer and cider.