Phase 4 of the Zombie invasion begins! [UPDATED x8]

Argent Dawn representatives are being spotted around capital cities. The new raid boss in Karazhan, Tenris Mirkblood, is now active and dropping one Arcanite Ripper (a 2H axe), a Vampiric Batling for each raid member, and two badges for each raid member. You can get to him by going through Attuneman, clearing him, and then moving up the stairs behind his room. We've got a strategy guide up now with details on how to defeat him
You can see the location of the necropolises on the world map - they are indicated by little purple skull icons.
A Haunted Momento has been confirmed to drop from rare spawns around the necropolises- it's a leather ball type item that you throw to someone. Whoever has the momento gets to have a wraith follow you around! Pics after the break and in our gallery.
Big Update: Click the Arcanite Ripper and play it like a guitar!
Late night updates: There are Argent Dawn healers appearing at most flight paths (if not all) around the game. They are making is so the flight path NPC does not become a zombie anymore. We have a semi-confirmation of the Lurch buff increasing in speed to 125%. But we also have conflicting reports.
Continue reading after the break for the latest information.
Zombies have entered the World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King world event! Check out our tips for eating brains, our zombie night gallery, or see Blizzard's official zombie infestation guide. They live! Braaiiiiinnnssss!
There is a new quest from a capital city to Light Hope's Chapel in Eastern Plague Lands. You have to take a note from a capital city to Light Hope's Chapel. We'll have more information on this when it comes in.
There are also epic items dropping from necropolises. Pictured below is the 2H axe dropping in the event, the Arcanite Ripper.


Many thanks to all the readers who sent us screenshots! Your help was greatly appreciated!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 7)
Lilithsblood Oct 25th 2008 3:12PM
There is a quest in Org (and I assume other cities) for going to Lights Hope Chapel to bring a note. I'm doing it now. Will post about it again in a moment.
Damntheman Oct 25th 2008 4:01PM
Odd, that looks like a 2H axe to me...
TomWolf Oct 25th 2008 3:15PM
Big ship over Tanaris as well. Check your map for where the attack is happening =)
Wes Oct 25th 2008 3:14PM
Tanaris, Burning Steppes, E. Plaguelands, Winterspring, & Azshara are all under attack
This is epic!
monkeyuncle Oct 26th 2008 5:29AM
There is another problem OGRIMMAR IS UNDER ATTACK one of the most used cities of the horde where are they going to be happening next ive been tipped off they are even going to attack shattrah in the outlands! my advice is RUN LIKE THE WIND!
Smurk Oct 25th 2008 7:22PM
I rode all over Azshara and didn't see anything.
Jord Oct 25th 2008 3:14PM
RUN AWAY!
Feldelune Oct 25th 2008 3:15PM
There are three new quests in EQL; one for KZ and two filed under Invasion.
lannik Oct 25th 2008 3:15PM
ITS A TRAP..fo real kill em all!
Eversor Oct 25th 2008 3:15PM
THE MONOLITH! WE DESTROY THAT AND THIS IS OVER! CHARGE!
Sparrhawk Oct 25th 2008 3:30PM
LOL!
That cinematic gave me goosebumps the first time i saw it
Mop+Bucket Oct 27th 2008 1:31AM
I know eh!
That cinematic, while not a visually STUNNING was a marvellous piece of work, totally captured 40k as real war rather than just omg, my bolter just shoots 1 shot per turn lol.
Well that and the fact nercons were in it :P
kamikitty Oct 25th 2008 3:16PM
Was wondering when you'd post this.
The boss datamined from the Beta is now confirmed there is a quest to kill him.
I'm also inroute to LHChapel, i can confirm there are quest givers in both Ironforge and Stormwind.
I'm wondering if the other 'Temporary' Mobs that dropped loot are back in Scholo etc
Discograndpa Oct 25th 2008 4:55PM
Just confirmed Sever is back in SFK, safe bet to say they're all back.
AurizenDarkstar Oct 25th 2008 3:19PM
Scourge Invasion Mark II! Let's kick some undead tail! :)
Raze Oct 25th 2008 3:23PM
"Naxxaramas-like structures"....
Aren't they called Ziggarauts?
Cow Oct 25th 2008 3:26PM
Ziggurats.
Horris Oct 25th 2008 3:32PM
Necropolis
Dobmeister Oct 25th 2008 3:46PM
Ziggurats for the Scourge are the land-based mini-structures that serve as a little stronghold, and in WC3 were the food structure. Necropolis/Halls of the Dead/Black Citadel were the upgradable floating main base structure.
WoW: an example of the ziggurat is seen three times in Stratholme, with crystals above, a boss creature infront, and cultists inside.
Necropolises are Naxxramas and its kin currently attacking Azeroth.
Eversor Oct 25th 2008 5:09PM
MONOLITHS!