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the phantom · 12-03-2002, 01:29 PM

Actually, I recall in the books that Gandalf said of Denethor "The blood of Numenor runs true in him, as it does in Faramir, his son" or something to that effect. Denethor did have a lot of power and nobility. Boromir supposedly had less, which is evident by his love for battle and less love for songs and lore. He inherited great physical prowess, bravery, and was taught to be a man of his word, but wasn't up to Numenorian standards in power of will and in wisdom.

Their mother, I think I'm remembering correctly, died when she was young, and I believe she was named after Orodreth's daughter, Finduilas. I'm fairly certain she was from Dol Amroth, meaning she was indeed of high blood.

12-03-2002, 01:29 PM	#3
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Actually, I recall in the books that Gandalf said of Denethor "The blood of Numenor runs true in him, as it does in Faramir, his son" or something to that effect. Denethor did have a lot of power and nobility. Boromir supposedly had less, which is evident by his love for battle and less love for songs and lore. He inherited great physical prowess, bravery, and was taught to be a man of his word, but wasn't up to Numenorian standards in power of will and in wisdom. Their mother, I think I'm remembering correctly, died when she was young, and I believe she was named after Orodreth's daughter, Finduilas. I'm fairly certain she was from Dol Amroth, meaning she was indeed of high blood. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.