Faramir is the brother of Boromir and son of Denethor II, the last ruling Steward of Gondor. He did not like warfare as much as Boromir and he was more focused on lore and music. This made him the least favorite son of Denethor who often mocked him and favored Boromir. While Faramir was patrolling in Ithilien he encountered Frodo and Sam and he partly learned about the quest of the Ring and the creature named Gollum. Faramir was severely injured during his efforts to defend Gondor as he was struck by a poisoned arrow that gave him black fever. Soon after his father Denethor became mad and tried to burn him. Faramir was saved just in time and he was healed by Aragorn. During his recovery he fell in love with Eowyn and after curing her of her despair she also fell in love with him. They wed and after the War of the Ring they lived in the hills of Emyn Arnen.