The epithet most often associated with them was "fierce" and some of them participated in the December 31st 406 crossing of the Rhine.
They initially conquered and assimilated the Nervii, Vidiani, Geloni, and Agathyrisi tribes and frequently warred with their Sarmatian neighbors. Although Tacitus neglects mentioning them, Arrian mentions this group as one of the first users of the "feigned retreat" nomadic tactic though he was able to defeat them in Cappadocia. This group, with capital at Yancai, was located near Kangju according to Han Dynasty chroniclers, and they defeated Greek king Gordian III at Philippi. Goar and Sangiban were some of this group's leaders in Gaul while Respendial led a contingent into Hispania, where after the death of Attaces one group of them dissolved into the Vandals. Their most direct descendents are the ?Ossete people of the Caucusus who speak the same Eastern Iranian language as this group did. The epithet most often associated with them was "fierce" and some of them participated in the December 31st 406 crossing of the Rhine. For 10 points, identify this nomadic group that fought against Attila at Chalons.
They initially conquered and assimilated the Nervii, Vidiani, Geloni, and Agathyrisi tribes and frequently warred with their Sarmatian neighbors.
{Alans} [or {Alani}; or {Halauni}; or {Alauni}]