Alvis is one of King Gurthred's warriors but little is known about how he came into his employ. Alvis seems like he is a pessimist that believes Northumbria is to be dragged back into Civil war. However the Warband found out that he believed he and his family were cursed and was avoiding taking responsibility. They convinced him to claim his name sake as there was no curse upon it and he let the world know that he was the son of King Halfdan.