They were comprised of the two kindreds of Morwe and Nurwe: the Tatyarin-Avari and Nelyarin-Avari. For a long period of time they accepted Tuvo, an Avar of unknown origin, as their High-King, but after the Battle of Palisor Tuvo's reputation and influence faded and he withdrew underground to the springs of Helcanen. After Tuvo's retreat, an Avar lord known as Tareg led many Avari westwards, including the Windan, Penni and Kindi kindreds.