Līgo is one of the most vivid and poetic holidays in Latvian culture, celebrated annually on the night of June 23rd to 24th. It precedes Jāņi (John's Day) and symbolizes the peak of summer, the triumph of nature and light.

The name "Līgo" comes from the Latvian verb "ligot," meaning "to sway" or "to swing." It relates to the rhythm of folk songs — līgodziesmas — performed throughout the festival and accompanying nearly every activity: from gathering herbs to greeting the sunrise.

The main figures of the celebration — Jānis and Līga — are mythological symbols of strength, fertility, and harmony. They are called the "King" and "Queen of Līgo"; in many villages, symbolic couples are chosen to play their roles. They lead dances, light bonfires, and bless the participants.

Līgo traditions include decorating homes with greenery (especially oak and birch branches), preparing traditional dishes (caraway cheese, beer), and house-to-house singing with wishes of harvest and happiness. A bonfire burning until dawn is seen as protection from evil spirits, while searching for a blooming fern symbolizes luck and love.

Līgo is preserved in both rural and urban areas and remains a time of joy, unity, live music, and a strong connection to nature.

The 1100AD team congratulates all players on the upcoming Līgo festival and wishes you happiness, health, and prosperity!

From June 19 to July 10, enjoy new features, discounts, mini-games, and festive offers.

Holiday Lottery:
Join the lottery by making any purchase from June 19 to July 10. The main prize on each server is a 12,000-value purchase and a special location: the Tannery. Many other prizes await — every participant gets a guaranteed gift. The draw will be recorded and posted on YouTube.


Festive Atmosphere:
In every city, on a free sand or grass tile, a festive tree — Oak — will appear. It lights up with ribbons and gives a gift: resources, artifacts, soldiers, gold, or diamonds.


Mini-Game "Match Three":

Align 3, 4, or 5 identical elements to earn points. Bomb combos give extra bonuses. The TOP-10 players and Orders will receive prizes.
Additionally, we are announcing an inter-server competition!

The top 3 players from the "Match-three" leaderboard will receive special prizes, including a special city with special buildings. However, each player can receive only one prize in the following categories:
- Best mini-game player;
- Best decorator;
- Best combination collector;
- Most efficient player;
- Fire master.

After awarding the 15 players who took the prize places in the above-mentioned categories, this time we will also reward 20 more players from the "Best mini-game player" leaderboard* who showed excellent results but did not make it to the top 3.

*Each player receives only one prize in one category.

Keep track of the game statistics, win, and earn unique prizes!

**In the match-three game, there are grass blocks that can only be removed with a special item - a scythe.

Mini-Game "Festive Table":

Collect artifacts from temporary locations to fill the holiday table. Complete it to receive a reward. The TOP-10 players will be awarded. A cross-server competition will also take place, using a ratio (1 table = 6 artifacts). Final score depends on the number of found artifacts.


New Temporary Soldiers:

The Ranger, Mounted Ranger, and Greenwood Archer are back. Available in mini-games, promotions, or as gifts. Available until September.


Summer Collection:
Collect herbs from collection chests. There are 5 levels. Duplicate herbs can be crushed into essence and used in the collider to create missing ones. Use runes for guaranteed results (limited to 14 uses).


Open chests in the "Collection" tab. Each chest contains 2 herbs and a bonus: gold, diamonds, or other rewards.






Reward for completing the collection — ability to build the resource location "Tannery", which grants temporary artifacts for soldiers.


New Location: Leather Workshop:

Here you can get new artifacts: quiver, saddle, torsion mechanism, bandolier, scabbard.



Summer Artifacts:

Includes: St. John’s Wort, Yarrow, Oregano, Fern Flower, Ligo Basket, Strawberry Basket, Oak Wreath, Red Clover, and Melampyrum. These artifacts provide bonuses and contribute to Top statistics.


Bonne's Jewelry and Winter Residence Level:

[i]Bonne of Luxembourg (1315–1349) — a member of the House of Luxembourg, wife of future King John II of France, and mother of Charles V. She played a major role in the dynastic politics of the 14th century but died young during the plague before her husband's coronation.
Jewelry inspired by her image can be found in the forge. These items increase the level of the winter residence, clan castle, and Magdeburg.


Quest "Find the Great Fibula":
A reward for explorers. Complete the quest and find a rare artifact.


New Building: Church of Saint Paraskeva:

The Church of Saint Paraskeva in Kwiatoń is an outstanding example of wooden sacral architecture located in the village of Kwiatoń, Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Built in 1750 as a Greek Catholic church in the Boyko style, it is dedicated to the Christian martyr Saint Paraskeva.


New Hero Skills:

Thief-class skills improve soldier performance. Found in dungeons and locations.


Legendary Equipment "Sea Foam":
Forged by blacksmiths inspired by the sacred fire. Includes new armor and weapons.



Additions:

1. Resource location point limit increased to 44
2. Bonus location point limit: 38
3. Personal vassal limit: 100,000,000
4. New building levels: Church of Peace, Pyrgos, Blue Cistern, Greek Mosaic, Wooden Sunflower
5. Expanded skill tree