Faramir

This page is about Faramir, son of Denethor. For the prince of Gondor and son of King Ondoher, see Faramir, son of Ondoher . 

Biography: Faramir
Birth - Death	Third Age 2983-
Race:	Man
Gender:	Male
Ancestor(s):	Húrin of Emyn Arnen ⁞
Parent(s):	Denethor II
	Faramir
Sibling(s):	Boromir
Info:	27th Steward of Gondor

Faramir is a captain of Gondor, the last Ruling Steward of the realm, and the first Prince of Ithilien following the War of the Ring.

The younger son of Denethor II, Faramir was born in Third Age 2983, five years after his brother Boromir. He was deeply affected by his mother's death in his childhood and remained close to Boromir throughout his life. Unlike his brother, Faramir was less drawn to warfare for its own sake, favoring lore, music, and wisdom, and was strongly influenced by Gandalf. These traits caused tension with his father, who openly favored Boromir.

During the War of the Ring, Faramir commanded the Rangers of Ithilien, defending Gondor's eastern lands against the forces of Mordor. In Ithilien he encountered Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee and learned of their perilous quest. Though tempted, Faramir rejected the power of the One Ring, proving steadfast where others had failed, and allowed the hobbits to continue their journey.

Faramir later led the defense of Osgiliath and was grievously wounded during the retreat. He survived only through the intervention of Gandalf and was healed by Aragorn II Elessar in the Houses of Healing. After the fall of Sauron, Faramir briefly served as the 27^th Steward of Gondor before surrendering the office to Aragorn, who renewed the stewardship as a hereditary title and appointed him Prince of Ithilien.

Faramir (Minas Tirith)

Faramir
Title Prince Gender Male Race Man Region Old Anórien Area Minas Tirith Map Ref [66.1S, 19.3W]

Faramir is found recovering in the Houses of Healing after sustaining a wound while escaping from Osgiliath, through the Rammas Echor, to Minas Tirith.

Quest Involvement

• [19] Before the Shadow, Instance: A Long Way From Gondor flashback

Volume IV, Book 4 Quests

• [100] Instance: Too Far from the City
• [100] Instance: What the Steward Saw

The Battle of Pelennor Fields

• The Silent Street

Houses of Healing

• [105] Word of the Wounded
• [105] Instance: A Secret Return
• [105] Instance: The Hands of a Healer

Faramir (Minas Tirith, Midsummer)

Faramir
Gender Male Race Man Region Anórien (After Battle) Settlement Minas Tirith (Midsummer) Interior Merethrond - Banquet Hall Map Ref [22.7N, 55.9W]

After recovering from his wounds, Faramir takes up the position of Steward of Gondor, though he soon officially recognizes Aragorn as king and later takes the title of Prince of Ithilien. Faramir is seen later at the wedding of Aragorn and Arwen and can be found in Merethrond after the ceremony, seated at the high table beside Samwise Gamgee.

Quest Involvement

Kingdom of Gondor Allegiance:

• [110] Instance: The King and the Steward

Midsummer:

• [...] Instance: A Wedding at Midsummer
• [...] Instance: The Wedding Banquet

• [...] A Long-awaited Banquet -- Faramir (Midsummer Festival only)

Faramir (Morgul Vale)

Faramir
Title Prince Gender Male Race Man Region Morgul Vale Area Rath Dúath Map Ref [65.0S, 4.1E]

Faramir, son of Denethor and Captain of the Rangers of Ithilien, made a Prince of Gondor after the end of the war, has led a band of his Rangers and others into Imlad Morgul to capture Minas Morgul and clear the valley of evil.

Quest Involvement

• [124] Chapter 13.4: The Road to the Moon-lands
• [124] Chapter 13.5: The Watch on the Dead City
• [125] Chapter 13.6: The Sword and the Stonemaiden
• [129] A Company Divided

• [129] A Dark Flight
• [129] An Unfortunate Few
• [129] Ugrukhôr's Coward

• [129] Beyond All Light
• [129] A Waxing Moon

• [129] Instance: A Waxing Moon

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