Blizzard Entertainment today announced the release of the first two player vs player (PvP) Battlegrounds for World of Warcraft.

World of Warcraft's Battlegrounds are PvP-enabled zones where players compete against each other to achieve victory, Honor points, and valuable in-game rewards. Each Battleground has different goals and gameplay styles, providing an addictively engaging experience for participants. The two initial Battlegrounds now available to the public are Alterac Valley, a high-end zone designed for large groups of experienced players, and Warsong Gulch, a more casual zone designed for all players level 21 and up.

Not only can you stab fairies and other silly creatures with +9 sticks, you can stab each other! (Can you tell I'm not a fantasy world fan?)