 However, Magnus had designs that were not envisaged by Haakon.He took possession of the islands, deposing both Erlend and Paul Thorfinsson who were sent away to Norway as prisoners, Haakon and Magnus and Erling Erlendsson were taken by King Magnus as hostages and Sigurd was installed as the nominal earl.Sigurd's rule was aided by a council, with Haakon as a member of this group.