Faramir

Intro Faramir was born in T.A. 2983, five years after Boromir. Faramir was five when his mother Finduilas died. When that happened, Boromir and Faramir formed a great bond with each other. He grew to become a brave warrior admired by his soldiers, although unlike his brother, he did not care much for battle and arms and needless danger. He gained from the wisdom of Gandalf who visited Minas Tirith, and loved lore and music; his gentle nature (and love of Gandalf) displeased his father. Although Denethor grew cold and grim and favoured Boromir over him, there was no rivalry between the brothers; Boromir was always his helper and protector. Twice Faramir had a prophetic dream and didn't speak about it, until he saw it again with his brother. The following day saw Sauron's attack on Osgiliath which started the War of the Ring. The two brothers commanded the defences of Osgiliath. They protected the last bridge across the Anduin until it was destroyed. Only the two brothers and two others survived by swimming. Seeking clues for the dream, Boromir set out for Rivendell. Faramir never heard from his brother again, until the Great Horn was heard in Minas Tirith, and a few days later he saw Boromir dead in a funeral boat, prepared by his companions, floating the Anduin. Faramir acted as a ranger harassing Haradrim and keeping evil things from entering Ithilien from Minas Morgul. During one such raid he found Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee and Gollum observing an attack by his rangers on a column of Haradrim. The former two were captured as spies by the rangers though Gollum eluded them. Frodo was questioned by Faramir concerning their errand. Frodo recounted the journeys of the Fellowship and its members but referred to the purpose of the travels only cryptically. During the questioning he denied knowledge of Gollum but revealed that he travelled with both Aragorn, the Heir of Isildur, and Boromir.