This December, Greg Rucka and Carmen Carnero will enter the world of BioWare and Electronic Arts' "Dragon Age" in "Dragon Age: Magekiller," a new series published by Dark Horse Comics.

"Magekiller" will follow two new characters, Tessa and Marius, who are mercenary partners who hunt down those who use blood magic with ill intent. The series starts off after the duo take a job from a powerful patron and realize that they are in over their heads, so much so that the task may just be their last. A new addition to "Dragon Age" canon, Tessa and Marius' adventure will take place in the world of Thedas alongside the events of the award-winning "Dragon Age: Inquisition" video game.

"I think the effort that Bioware has consistently put into every on of their roleplaying games -- we can talk about 'Mass Effect,' we can talk about 'Dragon Age,' we can talk about 'Jade Empire,' you can go down the list -- is really stunning," Rucka said in an interview with Polygon. "I know with 'Dragon Age' in particular, we're talking about a fantasy setting that is probably one of the most fully and beautifully realized examples of world building that we've seen."

To be officially announced at San Diego Comic Con 2015, "Dragon Age: Magekiller" is scheduled to arrive at retailers on December 16 for $3.99.