The first battle of Solskjel was the first engagement in Harald Fairhair's attempt to subjugate western Norway to his rule. The two kings of Nordmøre and Romsdal had joined forces to stop the fleet of king Harald, who was sailing south from Trøndelag. Harald was again victorious, and his two opponents were both slain in battle. However Huntiof's son, Solve Klove escaped. After the battle Harald laid both countries under his rule, and stayed there for the rest of the summer.