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Faramir
Captain of Gondor, the younger son of Denethor. While Boromir was on his
journey away west, Faramir was appointed Captain of Gondor in his stead.
His duty was to watch the borders of Ithilien. Unlike Boromir, Faramir’s
interests were not only warfare and fighting, and he was also fond of art
and music. Because of his rebellious character, and his friendship with
Gandalf, Faramir soon fell into disfavor with his father. When Denethor
found out that Boromir was no longer alive, he was blinded by grief and
sent Faramir on a hopeless as well as senseless mission to Osgiliath,
which was already occupied by Orcs. Faramir made it back to the city with
only several surviving comrades*. He was wounded by a dart, and poisoned
by a disease brought about by the Nazgul. Denethor, in a state of madness, declared
Faramir dead, and intended to burn himself and his only surviving son on a pyre.
Luckily, Gandalf saved Faramir, and he was then conveyed to the Houses oh
Healing, where he met Eowyn and fell in love with her.
After their wedding, Faramir, now the Steward, and Eowyn were granted the lands
of Ithilien as their province.
He died in year 82 of the Fourth Age.
*In the movie, Faramir is the only survivor. |
