Boromir

Description

Boromir, the Captain-General of Gondor, is the eldest son of Denethor II, the Steward of Gondor and brother to Faramir. When Boromir was only ten years old, his mother, Finduilas, died. Consequently, his father became grim and came to prefer Boromir over his brother. He was one of the Company of the Ring, though his mind grew set on claiming the Ring for his own purposes. He lived through III 2978 to 26 February III 3019. While defending Merry and Pippin from a group of Uruk-hai, he became mortally wounded by many arrows. Aragorn eventually found him dying under a tree.

A voice came to him in a dream, speaking of the return of Isildur's Bane, and he took upon himself a great journey from Minas Tirith, far to the south, to Imladris, the hidden valley of Rivendell, home to Elrond Half-elven, one of the chief of the Wise. None could deny his bravery, for his trek was a perilous one, riding on the wings of the storm of Mordor.

In Rivendell, Boromir learned that Isildur's Bane was actually the One Ring of Sauron, which Isildur had cut from the finger of the Dark Lord and which was presumed lost. His pride, his concern for his people, and the dark influence of the Ring itself sparked within him envy and a desire to claim the Ring. He was chosen, alongside Aragorn the Ranger, to represent Men among the Company of the Ring. He was slain by Orcs in the woods at the foot of Amon Hen. — lorebook

Boromir (The Sundering of Osgiliath)

Boromir
Gender Male Race Race of Man Region The Sundering of Osgiliath Area The Causeway Forts (The Sundering of Osgiliath) Map Ref [61.7N, 86.0W]

Boromir appears in the Causeway Forts during the Sundering of Osgiliath as a scenery NPC.

Boromir (Cardolan)

Boromir
Gender Male Race Race of Man Region Cardolan Area Tharbad Map Ref [55.8S, 38.2W]

If you start your journey in Swanfleet your first encounter with Boromir will be at Tharbad in Cardolan. Together with Meneldir and Egfrith he will be your traveling companion during the Epic story-line.

Quest Involvement

• [18] Before the Shadow, Book 2, Chapter 2: Boromir, Son of Gondor
• [19] Before the Shadow, Book 2, Chapter 3: A Long Way From Gondor
• [19] Before the Shadow, Instance: A Long Way From Gondor - Solo only
• [20] Before the Shadow, Book 2, Chapter 4: The Words of Bregoleth
• [21] Before the Shadow, Book 2, Chapter 5: Crossway House
• [22] Before the Shadow, Instance: The Waiting Night - Solo only
• [22] Before the Shadow, Book 2, Chapter 7: Questions
• [23] Before the Shadow, Book 2, Chapter 8: A Journey Alone
• [32] Before the Shadow, Instance: In a Northern Dale

Lore

Boromir lost his horse in Tharbad and travelled the rest of the way towards Rivendell on foot.

Boromir (Rivendell)

Boromir
Gender Male Race Race of Man Region Trollshaws Area Rivendell Interior The Guest Rooms Map Ref [30.7S, 6.2W]

Boromir is found within the Guest Rooms in the south of Rivendell, in the inner chamber with Aragorn.

Quest Involvement

• [20] The Road to the Lonely Mountain
• [39] The Riddle-finder
• [50] A Lesson from Boromir - Captain
• [50] Volume II, Prologue, Foreword: Bulwark of the West - Man, Beorning
• [50] Volume II, Prologue, Foreword: The Strength of Men - Man, Beorning
• [50] Volume II, Prologue, Instance: The Fellowship Departs - Solo only

Quotes

"Oft my thoughts return to the east, to my brother and father and the safety of Gondor."

"Gondor alone stands between the Enemy and victory."

"Dusty roads have I travelled, and for what? To wait? I have grown tired of waiting!"

"In Gondor, it is said that the might of Elrond is in wisdom, not weapons."

"There is war in the east, yet we sit idle with old maps and drawings..."

"'Deeds of strength and valour will be needed in the days to come."

Boromir (Lothlórien)

Boromir
Gender Male Race Race of Man Region Lothlórien Area Cirin-en-Galadh

Later Boromir is found in Lothlórien, somewhere within Cirin-en-Galadh.

Much later in the Epic story-line, Boromir appears in a dream, in a quest instance that takes place at the banks of Anduin, in the Gap of Rohan.

Quest Involvement

• [60] Volume II, Book 7, Chapter 2: Ringbearer's Respite
• [75] Volume III, Book 6, Instance: Troubled Dreams - Solo only