Faramir was the younger brother of Boromir and second son of Denethor II. After his brother died, he was appointed captain of the White Tower and captain of the Rangers of Ithilien. In TA 2983, Denethor II and Finduilas, the daughter of Adrahil of Dol Amroth, welcomed Faramir into the world. When his grandfather, Ecthelion II, passed away the following year, his father, Denethor, took over as ruling steward of Gondor. Finduilas passed away when Faramir was five years old. Denethor lost touch wit ... (Read More)