[1] In 1005, as a result of power struggles, the house in Skúvoy was set on fire, and her father, although he was able to escape from his enemies by swimming, was killed by a local farmer.
[2][1] After this episode, Sigmundur's main opponent, Tróndur í Gøtu, and his foster son, Leivur Øssursson, remained the only lords of the Faroe Islands.
They sought reconciliation with Sigmundur's widow, Þurið, and her children, but the family did not accept the approach.
Later, on behalf of Leivur, Tróndur asked for the hand of Tóra, who made it a condition of their marriage that he search for her father's killer, and prove his own innocence.
His son Sigmund took his place, and Tóra Sigmundsdóttir lived in his house in Suðuroy until her death some time later.