 When d'Autremencourt seized a few islands in the Corinthian Gulf off Galaxeidi, the inhabitants of the latter called upon Michael for aid, and in the ensuing battle, Thomas was killed and Salona (modern Amfissa) was occupied.Epirote rule there proved short-lived, however, as d'Autremencourt's son Thomas II soon recovered his father's lordship.In 1212, his troops invaded Thessaly in force, overrunning the resistance of the local Lombard nobles.