Eid is the son of Midfjardar-Skeggi, who had originally taken Skofnung from Hrólf Kraki's grave. The sword is handed down from Eid to his kinsman Thorkel Eyjólfsson.
Eid is the child of Midfjardar-Skeggi, who originally obtained Skofnung from Hrólf Kraki's burial site. As a result, the sword was passed down to his family member, Thorkel Eyjólfsson.