Boromir

Name: Boromir TITLES: Captain of the White Tower, Captain-General, High Warden of the White Tower. BIRTH: TA 2978 REALMS: Gondor SIBLINGS: Faramir WEAPON: Sword, shield RACE: Men HEIGHT: 6ft 4in (1.93m) HAIR: Dark EYES: Grey CULTURE: Men of Gondor (House of Húrin) Boromir is a fierce fighter and is a loyal man of Gondor. His prowess in battle is even recognized by orcs as a mighty opponent. Boromir was a valiant warrior of Gondor, renowned for his prowess in combat and skill on the battlefield. He was the eldest son of Denethor II, who was Steward of Gondor during the War of the Ring, and his wife Finduilas. Even the people of Rohan admired him, particularly Éomer. He was the older brother of Faramir. Boromir was born in the year TA 2978. He was the eldest child of Denethor II, the last Ruling Steward of Gondor and his wife Finduilas, and was the heir to the Stewardship. When Boromir was only ten years old, his mother died. Consequently, his father became grim and came to prefer Boromir over his brother, Faramir. Despite this fact, Boromir looked after his younger brother and they became very close. Boromir devoted himself to leading his people and fought in the battle for the eastern part of Osgiliath in TA 3018. He, his brother, and two others were the only survivors of the unit that held the bridge until its destruction; they had to swim the River Anduin to reach safety. Boromir was above all else exceedingly valiant and steadfast, and was held in great esteem by the fighting men of both Gondor and Rohan. He was noted as being somewhat dissimilar in manner and thought from both his father, Denethor, and his brother Faramir, but he loved them both greatly. He was selfless and bold, but he took little interest in the books and scrolls that his brother so often read, having little interest in lore. It was said of him by Éomer that he had a great deal in common with the people of Rohan.