Coldwest used to be a major gravtrain hub, connecting arrivals from The Laphrion, Modoc, and Sebastopol. Now all that remains are a collection of people who have reverted to a medieval-like society. Coldwestrians have actually done quite well to bring back a small semblance of civilization, although their culture is obviously quite lacking.
It is typically held in contest by either the Fallacy Fairies or the CRA, although sometimes by the Mountain Warriors or Frumentarii.