Blizzard has sent word that the World of WarCraft 'argent tournament' is coming to test the mettle of the battle-hardened denizens of Northrend. Find out more about this special type of competition below:

As players begin to discover the many Secrets of Ulduar in patch 3.1, the Argent Crusade invites Azeroth's bravest heroes to prove their worth in the Argent Tournament. In preparation for a fatal blow against the Lich King and his Scourge, the Argent Crusade will be hosting competitive games, giving players another chance to build reputation with the capital cities of the Horde and Alliance. The most battle-hardened contestants will have access to a host of enticing items as the Argent Crusade begins construction on the Coliseum, where valorous battles testing the might of all challengers are to come. Let the games begin!

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