A pro-Persian revolt breaks out in 550…

A pro-Persian revolt breaks out in 550 among the Abasgians, a people that neighbor Lazica to the north.

This provides an opportunity for a high-ranking Lazic noble, called Terdetes, who had quarreled with Gubazes, to betray to the Persians an important fort in the land of the Apsili, a tribe under Lazic suzerainty.

The Apsili retake the fort, but refuse to accept Lazic rule until persuaded to do so by the imperial general John Guzes.