RIFT news » Summerfest is back!

You’ve been waiting for it and it’s almost here! It might be hot outside, but our Summerfest is burning! Join our activities starting July 18, 2019 3.30 PM server time until August 8 and earn event currency!

Summerfest Activities

Summerfest offers several activities for all walks of Ascended:

• Scavenger Hunts
• Swarmlord Khargroth Battles
• Seasonal Quests
• Artifact Piñatas
• Mitch the Artifact Attractor Minion Questline (if you’ve already done this in previous years, it will not be available)

New for Summerfest 2019

Mounts:

• Maelloon
• Floral Red Surfboard
• Floral Red Surfboard

Pets:

• Dorna (corgi pet)
• Larry (crab pet)

Weapons:

• Sun Worshiper Sword (1h)
• Sun Worshiper Axe (1h)
• Sun Worshiper Staff (2h)
• Sun Worshiper Greatsword (2h)
• Sun Worshiper Warglaive (Axe) (2h)
• Sun Worshiper Cudgel (Mace) (2h)
• Dimension Items: Sun Worshiper Vase 1
• Sun Worshiper Vase 2
• Sun Worshiper Vase 3
• Sun Worshiper Vase 4
• Hanging Mask 1
• Hanging Mask 2
• Hanging Mask 3
• Hanging Mask 4
• Hanging Island Mask, Mischievous
• Hanging Island Mask, Fierce
• Hanging Island Mask, Intimidating
• Hanging Island Mask, Mystical

What is Summerfest?

You may be wondering about the origins of Summerfest. While some of the history is lost to time, many scholars believe that Summerfest dates back to ancient elven rituals involving burning sacrifices inside wicker figures. Of course, most elves would prefer to forget these barbaric references to their past. In fact, such practices are now forbidden by both High Elves and Kelari alike, although sometimes alluded to by disgruntled Dwarves. What remains in modern Telara is a celebration of flames for all Ascended to enjoy. Summerfest is now the holiday that marks the longest days of summer in Telara. Ascended continue to celebrate ancient traditions and have fun, even in the sweltering heat. This helps lighten the distract celebrants from the stress of the near-constant threats against Telara.

So don’t be late! Just like summer itself, the festivities won’t last long!

Learn all about this bright event by reading our full patch notes.