On his way to Demotika, Kantakouzenos had seized a number of fortresses in Thrace and although another siege of Peritheorion failed he followed up with a successful campaign that took Komotini and other fortresses in the Rhodope area.
Kantakouzenos had seized a number of fortresses in Thrace and although another siege of Peritheorion failed he followed up with a successful campaign. This was on his way to Demotika. This successful campaign took Komotini in the Rhodope area. This successful campaign took other fortresses in the Rhodope area.