Carta Marea

Carta Marea is a hamlet in the Mountain Parish between the Aura river and Reeke Lake.

History
Even before the European arrival in Synia in 1503 Reeke Lake was sacred to the Abasans. A number of drawings have been found on the rocks on the vicinity of the lake.

In 1803 countess Elinda Nornall built her summer residence here. The families of the service staff also settled here which still live in the village. In 1824 Edward Elias a poet and writer, son of Malcolm Elias, settled down in the residence. In 1827 he built a house nearby where he lived for his entire life.

In 1857 a proper road was built to the village where approximately 80 people lived by this time.

In 1970s which experienced the revival of Edward Elias poetry some fans of his poetry made the village famous for the fact that Edward Elias has lived here for more than half of his life but instead the village became famous for it's stunning looks during spring when the meadows turn blue (cornflowers) and autumn when the trees turn red. A familiar symbol of the village is also the Christ's Resurrection Church. Since 1989 on the night of October 15 the Light Festival is celebrated.

Trivia

 * Carta Marea is one of the coldest, most foggy and least sunny places in Synia.
 * During spring flood and muddy days it is impossible to travel between Carta and Carta Marea by means of ground transportation.