Aric of Dacia was a notable figure in the late Roman Empire, recognized as a king of the Goths, a group of Germanic tribes. He is often associated with the period of conflict between the Goths and the Roman Empire, particularly during the early 5th century. His leadership was marked by military engagements and the eventual migration of the Goths into Roman territories. Aric is best known for his role in the Battle of Adrianople in 378 AD, where the Goths defeated the Roman army, leading to significant changes in the power dynamics of the region. His reign contributed to the eventual decline of Roman authority in the West.