Alf of Leifa-steads (~1200–1240) was a Housecarl, commander of the vårbelger (Norwegian Civil War), and liegeman of Duke Skule Bårdsson.
he was sent ahead of Skule's army to scout with a few men- however he ran into enemies led by Earl Knut Haakonsson.
[3] He led the defense at the Battle of Goat-Bridge in 1240 for Skule against King Haakon IV of Norway where he is said to have fought very bravely.
[5] During the attack the vårbelger and supporters of Skule used this defensive position to throw rocks at the enemy, a somewhat unusual strategy given the improvised nature of the fortifications.
Alf saw that they would be trapped inside the church soon so he fought his way out and was chased to the river where he was killed after fighting to his last breathe.