As his brother and trusted ally , Priscus remained in the East , while Philip travelled to Rome .
When Gordian was killed by mutinous soldiers in 244 , Priscus ' brother Philippus became the new emperor .
As Priscus ' brother and trusted ally , Priscus remained in the East , Philippus Philip travelled to Rome .
When Gordian was killed by mutinous soldiers in 244 , Priscus ' brother Philippus became the new emperor .