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NAME & AGE: Faramir
CANON & CANON POINT: JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Third Age year 3020, he's just gotten married at the age of 37
CANON INFORMATION: here and here

BASIC SUMMARY: Faramir is the second son of Denethor II and Finduilas, younger brother to Boromir. He is born in TA2983, and when he is five his mother dies and his father turns his emotions off to cope, spending all his love and affection that remains on Boromir. Rather than drive them apart, this serves to drive the brothers together. He served as Captain of the Ithilien Rangers, and later during the War of the Ring, Captain of the White Tower in Boromir's place. He was badly injured during a skirmish to attempt to retake Osgiliath, and fell to both poison and the malady known as "black Breath". Realising that he did, in fact, love Faramir, this drove Denethor mad with despair, and he attempted to burn them both alive, but Faramir, still in a delirium at this time, was saved by the efforts of Gandalf, Pippin and Beregorn of the Guard. When Aragorn successfully drove off the enemy he was summoned to Faramir's side where he was able to heal him, and Faramir greeted him on awakening as his king. His injuries meant he was left behind as Steward when Aragorn led Gondor's armies to war, and while healing he stumbled across Eowyn and fell in love. When the War was over he asks her to marry him, and they do so in TA3020. He is the last Ruling Steward of Gondor, reigning just long enough to hand the Kingship to Aragorn. In turn Aragorn abolishes the position of Steward, and promotes Faramir to Prince, giving him the eastern principality of Ithilien to rule, which he does in conjunction with Legolas' elves. He has at least one child - a son, Elboron, who inherits the position of Prince of Ithilien and Lord of Emyn Arnen when he dies. He outlives Eowyn and lives to the ripe old age of 120. I am going to take him from just after his wedding!



PERSONALITY:
In Tolkien's own words, Faramir is "modest, fair-minded and scrupulously just, and very merciful" - indeed, the Professor says of him "As far as any character is 'like me', it is Faramir." High praise indeed.

To begin with, Faramir is the second son of Denethor II, the twenty-sixth Ruling Steward of Gondor, younger brother to Boromir. When he was 5, his mother Finduilas sickened and died, which doubtless caused a good deal of upset in the household, for his father loved her very deeply and her death caused him to withdraw. Faramir then grew up in the shadow of his brother - which, in fairness, makes sense - he is, if you like, 'the spare' - however rather than drive a wedge between them, the death of their mother and the emotional distance of their father bonded both sons very close. There is never any evidence of jealousy of rivalry between them, indeed Faramir considers Boromir his superior in most things, saying of him "being the older and the hardier, both true", and sees this as right, being unstinting in his praise of him. (Incidentally, this would mean that although he would be trained to follow in his brother's footsteps, his position and thus inclination is to support, rather than to put himself forward) So we can see that he is both modest and humble, that he looks up to Boromir, but does not define himself by him. He is capable of a great deal of love and loyalty - note how he may argue with his father but he obeys him and shows every sign of loving Denethor irregardless of how strained the relationship is.

When he learns of Boromir's death he laments greatly, and says to Frodo "I loved him dearly, and would gladly avenge his death". Having said that, he is not blinded by his love, understanding his beloved brother's faults, as well - "yet I knew him well", he says to Frodo, guessing immediately that Isildur's Bane was a cause of contention, and ultimately, the cause of his brother's death. So we can see he is level-headed and shows wisdom and discernment, not letting his heart overrule his head, also that he is a man who is not afraid to weep and show emotions.

In general, Faramir is actually very like his father, Denethor, of whom Gandalf said "He has long sight. He can perceive, if he bends his will thither, much of what is passing in the minds of men, even those that dwell far off. It is difficult to deceive him, and dangerous to try." - indeed, it was could be said that Denethor loved Faramir the less because he was so like him, where Boromir was not. Faramir himself had something of that ability to perceive minds, saying as much to Gollum - he is very perceptive, perhaps on the level of being able to manage the basics of the elven telepathy, for he tells Gollum that he has "locked doors and closed windows in your mind, and dark rooms behind them". He can read the hearts of men enough to be able to manipulate them to get the information he needs, as seen in the conversation with Frodo and Sam. As part of that, he is wise and cautious in his judgments - being careful to get all the information possible before making his decision, and yet also secure in his authority and judgement once made. Denethor accuses him of being a "wizard's pupil", for he was close in friendship to Gandalf, demonstrating how he understood that those in authority need to have good counselors. He also knows when he's in over his head, saying to Sam "I am wise enough to know that there are some perils from which a man must flee", also demonstrating that he is not reckless or prone to uselessly throwing his life away for no cause.

"He is bold, more bold than many deem, for in these days men are slow to believe that a captain can be wise and learned in the scrolls of lore and song, as he is, and yet a man of hardihood and swift judgement in the field... less reckless and eager than Boromir, but not less resolute" - Beregond

"I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory, I love only that which they defend" - Faramir

He loves books and lore more than he loves a sword, and yet he is not a weakling, and it is implied that Boromir may be the stronger but Faramir is no slouch either, indeed, may be underestimating himself. Eowyn on meeting him says "that here was one whom no Rider of the Mark could outmatch in battle". He commanded the Ithilien Rangers, demonstrating an ability to manage people on a large scale, and suggests that he is subtler than Boromir, for the Rangers relied often on ambush and stealth to win their battles, rather than brute strength. Frodo says of him "that Faramir, though he was much like his brother in looks, was a man less self-regarding; both sterner and wiser", and Sam too says that he thought him "stern and commanding" with "a keen wit".

He is a Knight in Shining Armor in every sense of the word (except without the armor, most of the time) - honorable, chivalrous, noble. "I would not snare even an orc with a falsehood" he tells Sam and Frodo, and later "We are truth-speakers, we Men of Gondor", declaring that he would rather die than break his word. He fights not for glory or honor, and he does not enjoy it, but he knows how to do what must be done.

"I do not slay man or beast needlessly, and not gladly even when it is needed. Neither do I talk in vain." - Faramir

He is not a butcher and dislikes battle but will not shy from it - he prefers a route less bloody, if at all possible. He knows how to "command men and beast", able to prevent a retreat becoming a rout, and being "a captain that men would follow... even under the shadow of the black wings" - which is to say that he knows how to engender loyalty in his men - loyalty fierce enough that Beregond would (1) abandon his post in the middle of a siege to go to him and (2) fight and injure his fellow soldiers for trying to stop him. He is also strong willed, one of the few able to refuse the temptation of the One Ring.

"It was the face of one who had been assailed by a great fear or anguish but has mastered it and now is quiet" - Pippin

He is not the sort to put himself forward, taking his pains and griefs on himself and disliking making a fuss. He has learnt to take his pain and use it, rather than letting it master him. At the same time, he is not a doormat, arguing his position with Denethor in council. He respects rightful authority, yielding to his father ultimately because he has a point but also because his father may be his father, but is also his Steward. Later, he cedes easily to Aragorn as well. He is a romantic, looking eagerly forwards to the return of the King, where Boromir wished to be a king himself - he holds Hope, where both father and brother despaired.

Eowyn says of him that she saw "grave tenderness" in his eyes, and indeed he is very gentle in dealing with her, which is ultimately what captures her heart - he sees right from the start that she is wounded emotionally as well as physically, and it moves him first to pity, and then love. He is not afraid to demonstrate that either, being a man comfortable with all his emotions, he kisses her "and he cared not that they stood high upon the walls in the sight of many". He is sentimental, giving her his mother's cloak, and practical too - he could not allow Eowyn to ride to her death, but he couldarrange for her window to look in the direction that the army had gone.

"Here was one with an air of high nobility such as Aragorn at times revealed, less high perhaps, yet also less incalculable and remote: one of the Kings of Men born into a later time, but touched with the wisdom and sadness of the Elder Race." - Pippin

Actually apart from Denethor the person Faramir resembles the most is Aragorn - which might be another reason why Denethor has issues with him, for he guessed that 'Thorongil' who his father loved was actually Isildur's Heir, and it must have stirred jealousy, especially when he had a son so like to himself and to the errant King-to-be. In conclusion: If Faramir most resembles Tolkien, the Professor was a man I would have dearly loved to meet, and his wife is the most fortunate of women.

COURT ALLIANCE & REASONING:
Faramir is so Lawful Good that it hurts okay. This is a man who says "We boast seldom, and then perform, or die in the attempt." He is honorable and truthful, one who fights not for the sake of fighting, but to defend those things that he considers worthwhile - "I would have her loved for her memory, her ancientry, her beauty, and her present wisdom." He always puts others before himself, he loves beauty, he is faithful and patient. Seelie all the way.


ABILITIES:
Faramir is mostly a normal human! But "in him the blood of Westernesse ran true" which is to say he has elven heritage which comes with a few tiny perks
(1) He is very perceptive almost to the level of telepathy
(2) He lives rather longer than most humans (Faramir makes it to 120, which, while short by almost a hundred years on Aragorn (210), is still a good deal more most, with Eomer, for example, making it to 93), and likely would be hardier, age slower, and heal a little faster too
(3) he is far sighted, or at least, has the capacity for prophetic dreams - the one that sends Boromir to Rivendell is originally his, after all. He also dreams of the drowning of Numenor-that-was.
Beyond that, he is "a captain men would follow"
(4) He is the Captain of the Ithilien rangers, and we are given every indication that this is a position earned, not granted - he knows how to fight a war, he knows how to fight dirty (ambush rather than open war), he knows how to inspire men and plan a campaign, how to weigh his enemy's strength against his own and use it.
(5) He is proficient in swordsmanship as well as archery, and he can ride as well
(6) As a soldier and a scholar, I imagine he's fairly good at basic first aid

INVENTORY:
(1) One longsword
(2) One longbow and quiver with arrows
(3) One hunting knife
(4) Clothes on his back - a Ranger outfit basically something like this
(5) gold wedding ring

( WRITING ★ SAMPLES )

NETWORK SAMPLE:
[ The man on the other end is smiling brightly, eyes warm and bright, and he is obviously in the library ]

Ah, but a man could loose himself in such a place - such wonders in the pages of all these books! All a people's history. But... forgive me. [ Sobering he straightens and bows formally ]

I am Faramir, son of Denethor, and I seek any of my folk who might be here - particularly, I am looking for my wife, who must be wroth indeed with me, only newly wed and yet I have thrown her aside for the library! And also for my King. If any have word of Eowyn, once of Rohan, and King Elessar Telcontar, one Aragorn by name, I would be grateful of the news. Others of my companions I would also be glad to hear of, if any might be here as well. My king, if you hear this, I would seek your counsel on what our course should be in this supposed war they wish us to fight.


LOG SAMPLE: will this do?