He is first mentioned in 86 BC, when he was sent by Mithridates, with an army of not less than 110,000 men, to make his way through Thrace and Macedonia to provide support to Archelaus in Greece. This task he successfully accomplished.
In the year 86 BC, this individual was sent by Mithridates to assist Archelaus in Greece through Thrace and Macedonia with an army of at least 110,000 men. He successfully completed his mission.