Isoria - A History of Anatolia

The Isorian commander stationed in Constantinople had already begun a rebellion against the emperor. The two sides met at Cottayam in northwest Anatolia in 492. Despite the large numbers of reported rebels, they were defeated by the imperial forces and many fled back to Isoria. This group of survivors turned to banditry and added to the lawless qualities of the region. John the Hunchback was sent to follow them up and spent several years subduing the remnants. It was only in 498 that he had fully pacified the region,. A large number of Isorians were resettled in Thrace to help repopulate the region which the Goths had trodden over