Questions concerning Boromir

Rosie Gamgee · 08-16-2004, 01:30 PM

I was wondering, does anyone know of other writings by Tolkien that concern Boromir- where he was stationed prior to leaving for Imladris, what battles he participated in, any relationships that might have been signifigant...? Is there anything in Tolkien's writings that shed light on these questions?

Attalus · 08-16-2004, 02:05 PM

In addition to the Appendices, I would look into The Histories of Middle-Earth, volume 6, The Return of the Shadow. I seem to recall some mention of him, there.

Rosie Gamgee · 08-16-2004, 02:26 PM

Vol. 6, got it. Thank you very much!

Haradrim · 08-20-2004, 06:49 AM

While were at it anyone know where I can find something out about the HAradrim? Thanks

Halbarad of the Dunedain · 09-12-2004, 04:44 AM

Most of the information concerning the Haradrim is in books like Unfinished Tales, and Silmarillon. Yet its not really about them specificly.The Harad, like the Easterlings were of the race of men who never left Middle-Earth. Most of these types of people went through what Tolkien described as a "dark age". No info is really presented about them. The only ME remainies to be discussed in detail was of course the Rohirrim. About the Haradrim however, I feel, and this is just in my opinion, that some of the Haradrim have a bit of royal Númenorean blood. Considering how close the Corsairs and the Hrad were to eachother they must have intermingled a bit.

Olmer · 09-13-2004, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Halbarad of the Dunedain

About the Haradrim however, I feel, and this is just in my opinion, that some of the Haradrim have a bit of royal Númenorean blood.

The existance of such posibility you will find if you look into a precedent with queen Beruthiel.
Tarannon, the king of Gondor married her after extending his dominion far over Haradwaith.It said that marriage didn't work and she was sent with her cats back where she came from -Harad.
Her marriage shows that the royal house was not quite strict about choosing a spouse from the royalties of other coutries.

Telcontar_Dunedain · 09-13-2004, 11:47 AM

And all the Nazgul were Kings with Numenorian blood and one was a Haradrim lord.

Radagast The Brown · 09-13-2004, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Telcontar_Dunedain

And all the Nazgul were Kings with Numenorian blood and one was a Haradrim lord.

Only 3 Nazgul were Numenorean, IIRC.

Fenir_LacDanan · 09-14-2004, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Radagast The Brown

Only 3 Nazgul were Numenorean, IIRC.

Correct indeed. The other Nazgul were various cheiftans and sorcerers from among the men of ME that did not go to Westernesse.

08-16-2004, 01:30 PM	#1
Rosie Gamgee The Lovely Hobbit-Lass Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bounded in a nut-shell Posts: 1,593	Questions concerning Boromir I was wondering, does anyone know of other writings by Tolkien that concern Boromir- where he was stationed prior to leaving for Imladris, what battles he participated in, any relationships that might have been signifigant...? Is there anything in Tolkien's writings that shed light on these questions? __________________ It's New Years Day, just like the day before; Same old skies of grey, same empty bottles on the floor. Another year's gone by, and I was thinking once again, How can I take this losing hand and somehow win? Just give me One Good Year To get my feet back on the ground. I've been chasing grace; Grace ain't so easily found One bad hand can devil a man, chase him and carry him down. I've got to get out of here, just give me One Good Year!

08-16-2004, 02:05 PM	#2
Attalus Swan-Knight of Dol Amroth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the Bay of Belfalas Posts: 1,125	In addition to the Appendices, I would look into The Histories of Middle-Earth, volume 6, The Return of the Shadow. I seem to recall some mention of him, there. __________________ "What song the Sirens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, though puzzling questions are not beyond conjecture." - Sir Thomas Browne, Urn Burial.

08-16-2004, 02:26 PM	#3
Rosie Gamgee The Lovely Hobbit-Lass Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bounded in a nut-shell Posts: 1,593	Vol. 6, got it. Thank you very much! __________________ It's New Years Day, just like the day before; Same old skies of grey, same empty bottles on the floor. Another year's gone by, and I was thinking once again, How can I take this losing hand and somehow win? Just give me One Good Year To get my feet back on the ground. I've been chasing grace; Grace ain't so easily found One bad hand can devil a man, chase him and carry him down. I've got to get out of here, just give me One Good Year!

08-20-2004, 06:49 AM	#4
Haradrim The Official Court Jester of the Entmoot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Far Harad Posts: 1,006	While were at it anyone know where I can find something out about the HAradrim? Thanks __________________ A Bit More Grown Up This Time...

09-12-2004, 04:44 AM	#5
Halbarad of the Dunedain Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Arthedian Posts: 460	Most of the information concerning the Haradrim is in books like Unfinished Tales, and Silmarillon. Yet its not really about them specificly.The Harad, like the Easterlings were of the race of men who never left Middle-Earth. Most of these types of people went through what Tolkien described as a "dark age". No info is really presented about them. The only ME remainies to be discussed in detail was of course the Rohirrim. About the Haradrim however, I feel, and this is just in my opinion, that some of the Haradrim have a bit of royal Númenorean blood. Considering how close the Corsairs and the Hrad were to eachother they must have intermingled a bit. __________________ "Can you feel her, running through your veins? She will always live forever!" ~ Atreyu [Her portrait in Black] "I want to see pretty people doing ugly things..." ~ Unknown "Damn it n' such!" ~ Stewie Griffen

09-13-2004, 11:47 AM	#7
Telcontar_Dunedain Warrior of the House of Hador Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,651	And all the Nazgul were Kings with Numenorian blood and one was a Haradrim lord. __________________ Then Huor spoke and said: "Yet if it stands but a little while, then out of your house shall come the hope of Elves and Men. This I say to you, lord, with the eyes of death: though we part here for ever, and I shall not look on your white walls again, from you and me a new star shall arise. Farewell!" The Silmarillion, Nirnaeth Arnoediad, Page 230 Last edited by Telcontar_Dunedain : 09-13-2004 at 01:58 PM.

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