Although defying the local Roman officials , they are not in open revolt .
The Goths break out of their containment area along the Danube and strike south towards the low - lying fertile region near Marcianople ( Bulgaria ) .
Although defying the local Roman officials , Goths are not in open revolt .
The Goths break out of their containment area along the Danube and strike south towards the low - lying fertile region near Marcianople ( Bulgaria ) .