Lore of Middle-earth: Boromir

A comment: The Fellowship does not leave Rivendell on the evening of the Council's end. They leave 2 months later. In solidifying my understanding of Boromir I misread a timeline of events that had the Council occur on the '25th' and the Fellowship leave Rivendell on the '25th'. In my foolish haste I read these as the same month. They are not. One is October and one is December. I am obliged to add this comment as some kind souls pointed this out to me politely but others tore into this video and my standing as a human being over this mistake. So rest assured, I am well aware of this now. Thanks Galu

[@WZTAKingdoms]

Fuck the haters man. You have brought me hours of entertainment, AND enlightenment. If people arent able to overlook some small oversight they can just fuck right on outta here. Its not like you said something completely wrong like Boromir fought in the Last Alliance so something.

[@alexandermeyers6463]

Great videos! People need to relax

[@Crysis051264]

One does not simply make a biography about Boromir...

[@silenciummortum2193]

I love your accountability and respect the corrections but you have done an amazing job with this channel. One of the best LOTR channels out there! Never let the “purists” in their mom’s basements get you down pr discourage you with their corrections. Keep rolling forward, you have so much support and should feel loved and encouraged. God bless you and your staff!

[@ewanmcdonnell1332]

Loved Boromir, my favorite character in the series. He’s the most human and relatable. And a badass.

[@batuhandagl6826]

The most Tragic character in Lord of the Rings after Gollum in my humble opinion (: Thanks for the video Galu! Lore's always appreciated ^^

[@wojta610cz5]

I think Denethor is more tragic

[@jimmybizzo2997]

Throughout the entire trilogy, of all the characters that fall to the power of the Ring, only one has the strength to redeem himself, by himself. Boromir realises that the Ring has taken him. He pulls himself back from this, realising that his only hope of redemption lies in self-sacrifice. He does this without hesitation, falling to his death fighting many orcs. That makes Boromir strong and heroic, despite his flaws. What a legend!

[@dunadan1995]

One of the reasons to love LOTR:BFME - you can save Boromir at Amon Hen and get him to the Black Gate. I was so happy that it was possible when I played that game.

[@savagegtalks5912]

Re-playing it now a days... Enjoying it just as much as I did back then.

[@lukeskywalkerthe2nd773]

It's about time you made another Lore video Arachîr! They are so awesome! :)

[@plaguebearerbob8882]

Im not crying. You're crying

[@SirWarkwark]

I know that! Gods damn it!

[@henrymilner7061]

We all are my brother

[@BernddasBrotB7]

This poem somewhat reminds me of Boromir and Faramir at Osgiliath when they're destroying the bridge: "Hew down the bridge, Sir Consul, With all the speed ye may; I, with two more to help me, Will hold the foe in play. In yon strait path a thousand May well be stopped by three. Now who will stand on either hand, And keep the bridge with me?" - Horatius, The Lays Of Ancient Rome

[@zajtoja]

Might have been an inspiration for Tolkien.

[@aysseralwan]

I can't believe that some people don't like Boromir. He was one of the best. Ok tbh the whole Fellowship was the best. I love all of them.

[@jonathanbradley4896]

Movie casuals don't like Boromir because he was portrayed as a bit of a self serving D bag in certain scenes. I have mixed feelings about Jacksons portrayal of Boromir because of this. Some of his scenes show his true character, while others shit on it.

[@marissasimas9258]

Your videos are my favorite. Love all the details and info, your delivery/accent/personality, the images, your greeting and salutation, etc. Thank you for continuing to do them; your efforts are much appreciated.

[@connerschupp4543]

I came back to listen through these. What wonderful memories it brings forth. I hope things are well! ❤

[@goodman4966]

"The Ring! Is it not a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt for so small a thing? So small a thing!" Boromir from The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Breaking of the Fellowship".

[@davidmorales7864]

32:08 Actually the orcs that attacked boromir and the hobbits at Amon hen were Isengard orcs. Well, at least some of them were. This is a quote from the two towers book “And Aragorn looked on the slain, and he said: 'Here lie many that are not folk of Mordor. Some are from the North, from the Misty Mountains, if I know anything of Orcs and their kinds. And here are others strange to me. Their gear is not after the manner of Orcs at all!' There were four goblin-soldiers of greater stature, swart, slant-eyed, with thick legs and large hands. They were armed with short broad-bladed swords, not with the curved scimitars usual with Orcs: and they had bows of yew, in length and shape like the bows of Men. Upon their shields they bore a strange device: a small white hand in the centre of a black field; on the front of their iron helms was set an S-rune, wrought of some white metal.” So these are Uruk Hai from Isengard it’s just at this point in the books we actually haven’t been introduced to Saruman’s fighting Uruk Hai.

[@vsharres]

If you made a podcast about the lore of Lord of The Rings, I would listen to it gladly.

[@christiansteyn912]

Two videos only a week apart. I feel like I’m a kid in a candy store. Thanks man, love these videos.

[@AKWatchX]

I love these lore vids. Thank you good sir for your work.

[@skifeverdude41]

This was fantastically done galu! I loved the zooming in onto the map it really helped the visualization

[@nonancourt]

Great video, Boromir is a great character and Sean Bean really did him justice in the movies.

[@dylancolgan4634]

Would love a "What if Frodo Gave the Ring to Boromir" video

[@WZTAKingdoms]

I love you. With all my heart. Please keep creating this great content. (Love the lets plays too dude)

[@lithpylarry2019]

That pic with Boromir looking at Frodo while he’s contemplating what to do s the creepiest thing I’ve ever seen, just look at his face

[@debbie4503]

You should have seen Boromir (Sean Bean) in the movie, The Hitcher. I didn't even know who he was then, but in that role, he made Mordor look like a candy store.

[@conoratwood1067]

Probably your best one yet! Keep up the amazing work!

[@greaterdanemark2397]

Poor Boromir, truly the image of what a Gondorian is

[@warden-commandercousland]

He just wanted to keep his people safe and push back the Enemy.

[@RomanHistoryFan476AD]

he darkened himself close to the end, but like any great hero, he redeemed himself in the end by sacrificing his own life to save those meeker than himself. like a true warrior, a true Son of Gondor.

[@lambielikesit]

In really enjoyed this! Looking forward to watching the Faramir video

[@Brokout]

Can you make a lore video on the One Ring? It’s almost a character in it’s own right and has a long and detailed history! Love your videos.

[@DSQueenie]

I second this!

[@nuclearjanitors]

Wait, who beats on the films? They can go straight to hell. I read the books firdt and i know the differences, but the movies are amazing.

[@Brokout]

You’re absolutely right. What people don’t understand is that at some point, the films HAD to be adapted (too big of an IP to pass up on) and they really, really couldn’t have been done any better than how PJ did it. It’s pretty much the pinnacle of craftsmanship and expertise that we won’t ever see again on that scale.

Your lore series is amazing, keep up the good work!

[@YungGandalf]

Aye, I’ve got a Lord of the Rings joke for y’all. What is Fintiger Woods famous for? Fingolfin 🙏

[@FishBoneD14]

Dan Manchee 😆

[@PcCAvioN]

The only point of contention I have with the movie portrayal of Boromir is the early scenes where Boromir is already suspicious. The scene where Boromir picks up the ring in the mountains above Moria, for example. This was added for the casual movie fan, so I don't mind it, especially since I find the movies to be excellent as both movies and representations of the books

[@Pytriberg]

Sterling job. One detail, if I may - I do believe Faramir was born 5 years after Boromir, in 2983, and not in 2980 as you suggested. Very minor though :)

Indeed. I need to stop going off piste. :P

[@GerNiels]

Love these lore vids

[@Caesar_1415]

Hey is there anyway you could do lore videos on the battles of the 1st age also the kingdoms please. I love your lore videos but would love if you can make that happen!!!!

[@TheStronggeek]

Great video. I got chills several times :D Boromir is my favorit character :)

[@zajtoja]

These lore vids just remind me of how amazing the Tolkiens works are and how much I love the lore and how connected I feel to the story.

[@milesdavis607]

This was so good- I'm very excited for Faramir. He is by far my favorite character. I feel such similarity to Faramir in personality and goals that while reading / watching the series I love every second he is present. While it is Tolkien's words, I would fight hard on the lines of "Denethor's best son" - though Boromir is indeed a great son.

[@bobhbob6264]

I think that Galadriel and Celeborn would make an interesting video.

[@zajtoja]

To cover Galadriels story is to cover three ages of the middle earth, quite a timeline.

[@benjaminnewman3833]

these tales are beautiful, it's probably your voice and the descriptive words you use but keep at it

[@PaddyPaddy2by4]

Yes another lore video!!! Keep em coming

[@iam-mp1pe]

Ur the Man brother! Love ur work & ur passion for the lore

[@nuclearjanitors]

I never got the idea that Boromir threw the stone because he was mad at Gandalf.

[@SirWarkwark]

I realy needed your calm voice and hobbitry music right now :')

[@axelhyltan]

Thank you Galu! Awesome!

[@shtyepaancz9642]

Finduilas and Imrahil are some of the most beautiful names that Tolkien ever created.

[@michaelharilson7424]

I really enjoy the Lore videos. Well done. Will there be one on Glorfindel in the future?

[@darius99zzz]

Calamavi de Profundis has done some amazing tracks from the lotr books, the lament for the Rohirrin is my personal favorite!

I thought the Lament for the Rohirrim didn't work as a song. It sounded too forced. Song of Durin, Roads Go Ever On and Lament for Boromir are my favourites.

[@darius99zzz]

I also just revisited Karliene's version, of the lament and I have to say, that she did a great job too. Her voice made the entire experience very emotional for me, that much i have to admit. Would definitly be worth checking out, if you haven't already!

[@kaguya6900]

You're missing some details of the dream here. Maybe you'll go into it further in the Faramir description, but the dream came many times to Faramir and only once to Boromir. Also I doubt it was simply a decision of how difficult the journey would be, and therefore Boromir went. Denethor would not have wanted Faramir anywhere near wizards and elves since he felt Faramir was too influenced by them anyway. Denethor would not have allowed Faramir to go. But Denethor could not refuse Boromir anything, so when Boromir announced that he was going, Denethor would have allowed him, whereas he wouldn't have withheld permission from Faramir. I point this out because everyone in the Nine Walkers aside from Boromir, Frodo and Gandalf, show absolutely no temptation to take the ring. There is zero evidence that any of them are tempted in the slightest (and negative evidence since Merry and especially Pippin tend to give in to their temptations). But Boromir is tempted, and Faramir, when given the chance to take the ring, is not tempted. I think Faramir was meant to be one of the Nine Walkers, and not Boromir.

"Many times to Faramir...." This video is for Boromir to whom the dream came once. The second and third paragraph of your comment are purely subjective. Based on solid points but still subjective.

[@kaguya6900]

Thank you for the reply. I forgot that the reason Boromir gave for his coming was because the road was uncertain and dangerous. But Faramir described it a little differently. "I should have been chosen by my father and the elders, but he put himself forward, as being the older and the hardier (both true), and he would not be stayed." I agree that everything beyond my first statement in my original comment is conjecture, but the fact that the dream came only once to Boromir is not unimportant to his characterization. Every time I read it, I took the fact that he had the dream only once, but once he had it, he was determined and would suffer no others to take the journey, to be a key clue to his personality.

[@MasterMahan-qm8hu]

Terrific video, Cheers!!!

[@aysseralwan]

I also recommend to listen to Karliene's Lament for Boromir

[@Uberdude6666]

Thanks for the video. They leave several weeks after the council of elrond though..

[@maythewarbegin]

Finally another lore video!

[@Catstecc]

2 pm, the best time to listen to a Galu podcast on Boromir, very nice. Are there Plans to continue with the Might and Magic 5 campaign?

[@martinnovak3091]

Thanks Galu, like always, you made excellent work! What do you think, about after Faramir chasing with Glorfindel? :)

[@janceestukker7787]

Mae Govannen Arachîr, I seem to recall that in the third book Gandalf mentions that the blood of the Westernesse flows nearly pure through Denethor's veins and by extension through Faramir's. My question about this is trivial yet it bugs me. Would you happen to know if this simply refers to Boromir's character or whether this was a statement on the decline of Numenorean blood? If it is a comment on the decline of the blood would that have meant that Boromir would have aged faster than his brother Faramir? I personally think that it was a comment on Boromir's character since he was 41 when he perished and he came across (to me) as a man in his late twenties, indicating a slower ageing process than the average middle man. No gelin in raid dhîn, a no adel dhen i chwest

[@Miro20411]

The think I always find weird is that here 'heroes' like Boromir, legolas and aragorn only kill a few orks, about 10 -40 every fight. but The great elven heroes slay hundreds and can fights balrogs, just something that doenst add up. Would be more likely that aragorn and boromir could at least come a little closer.

[@natethornnstuff1783]

Boromir and Aragorn are mighty men, Numenorian and Dunedan respectively. But the men of the third age are even less mighty than the men of the first age. Elves are all kinda op all through middle Earth lore. But they are light, swift, and very strong and have magic.

[@BrasidasI]

Is it ever said in any of the books how long a journey between Arnor and Gondor would've taken in the prime of the two kingdoms? Since you said that it took Boromir 110 days that would put it into perspective a bit more.

[@nuclearjanitors]

I cry a bit every time he dies, when i watch the films or read the books. Thank you.

[@shooterrick1]

So much for shorter lore videos :) not that I mind. Make them as long as you feel is necessary, I'll be sure to listen to them.

[@gaiusbrutus]

I cry every time I think about his departure from life. I wish he could have stayed alive longer

[@vikke2013]

Regarding Boromir's and Faramir's dream of Imladris and Isildur's bane, is it possible that some of the Valar or Eru Illuvatar himself gave them that dream? An interesting thought to me because that would imply that the valar/Eru are more involved in the destruction of the ring than we think.

[@zajtoja]

Sending Gandalf back seems like a much bigger influence ;)

[@vikke2013]

Bamzee X haha yes, I forgot about that small detail 😂

[@vincentkhatibi1439]

Hello! I just took a look at my saved lists.... did you delete the lore videos before gondolin....? Because I can't find them even when I'm searching for them...

[@Wormhide]

This is actually quality content lad 🤓

[@CompagnoPietro]

If in the books Boromir's horn repeatedly stuns enemies, shouldn't his special ability in DAC be more like those of the nazgul, being temporarily stunned and (temporarily) reduced morale?

[@nuclearjanitors]

If i remember correctly, it takes 10 mordor rats to one Gondorian soldier (RotK book)...one aspect from the movies that drove me nuts. Few situations would allow one or two orcs to take one Gondorian soldier.

[@Ugurcan191]

LOL in the movies snagas kills fully palted gonorian soldiers with stones

[@nuclearjanitors]

@@Ugurcan191 yeah bhahaha

[@JoyfulUniter]

By far my favorite character, movies only I guess, idk book boromir. Need a Boromir/Qui-gon Ginn crossover movie, then my fantasy will be complete.

[@kypreston1045]

Borimor needed 2 nuclear weapons from the Uncles Sam

[@mattaffenit9898]

Boromir - best Roland since Roncevaux. RIP, warrior-bro.

[@khornesblessed4145]

Hey why do the orcs fear water i dont think i have ever heard of this before can someone explain it further.

[@mgd76yt]

great topic!

[@CALLE92JOHANSSON]

Lament for Boromir sung by Rob Inglis is amazing. Look it up guys.

[@natethornnstuff1783]

Realistically 13 kills is impressive for 4 warriors. The orcs withdrew so there were more than 13 and even 13 vs 5 is heavily against the 5 winning. Hollywood greatly affects our thinking of what just one person can do in stories

[@iamalpharius9483]

One dislike by a Game of Thrones adherent.

[@iksarguards]

If he truly wanted the ring, wouldn’t the best play have been to return himself with all haste to Gondor then set out in pursuit of the party with his own men? His brother in tow, if he likes

[@halo8556]

Hi, i've a proposal for improving the mod, why don't you add songs like "lament for Boromir" and other when a certain character dies? (with an event maybe?). I think it would be very nice

[@Biostasis5x7]

Huh...i can play this video in 1440p. Awesome.

[@TroutBoneless]

I would buy an LOTR audiobook read by you

[@amirsarusi9336]

Wasn't the dream dreamt by faramir? And Denethor didn't trust faramir with going so he sent boromir?

The dream was dreamt by both. Denethor had nothing to do with sending Boromir. People's perception of Denethor not trusting Faramir comes very much from the film.

[@sergiovieira8272]

"I will se the Glory of Gondor restored..."

[@Bluemilk92]

I know I'm a side character IRL, because almost everything Boromir and _especially_ Denethor spoke in the books, I was like "Yeah, good point! Gandalf, wtf bruh!? On a side note, "My brother, my captain, my King" is cannon. I've read the books multiple times, as well as listened to the audio books, and I can't remember if that's actual dialog. Regardless, it's cannon, fight me.

[@mrstarfishh33]

Aragorn would not have had anduril yet. You said he used it to kill the orc chief in moria.

[@alexandereliott-lockhart8346]

In the book Anduril was reforged during the stay in Rivendel and Aragorn had it when the Fellowship first set out.

[@mrstarfishh33]

@@alexandereliott-lockhart8346 Ha I am a noob. Thanks for the reply!

[@alexandereliott-lockhart8346]

No problem, it is one of the weirder movie/book changes.

[@lordandsaviour5666]

It's also not explained in the behind the scenes, something I found odd, as many other of their changes were explained in detail.

[@alexandereliott-lockhart8346]

I think it was done because of the reluctant king thing they had going on with Aragorn in the movie, also because Elrond had the I'm done with you all attitude and Arwen had to do something at some point in the story.

[@nuclearjanitors]

I think our vision of battle is affected by hollywood. Ive been to war and killing a few men in a certain engagement is good tbh. Tolkien writes from a historical perspective, and a historical perspective on small squad engagements would dictate that a dozen dead enemies is a lot.

[@zajtoja]

Tolkien has been to war too.

[@badnade4886]

I want to see you interview Steven Colbert....

[@Modguy99]

Yay Boromir!

[@zaaliyan9855]

Still need subtitles for that intro xD

[@davidantol2308]

todays my birthday

[@4TheWinQuinn]

Woo!

[@Aaron-io8vw]

They are 5 years apart not 2 year. Boromir was born T.A. 2978, Faramir was born 2983.

I think you have won today's pedantry award. Many congratulations.

[@Aaron-io8vw]

Thank you;)

[@Wolfeson28]

I challenge this award! I too have discovered a minor error that completely invalidates the entire 35-minute video! (joking, obviously, but in any case...) 32:03 There actually are Isengard orcs among the dead around Boromir's body. Legolas finds a number of arrows that are longer than typical orc arrows, while Aragorn notes that several of the dead orcs are larger than the others and have weapons more like those of Men. Aragorn also sees the white hand sigils on their shields and elvish S-runes on their helmets, and deduces that those orcs must serve Saruman. Great video, Arachir. Boromir is interesting to me because he isn't unequivocally good or evil like so many of Tolkein's characters are. He has both heroic characteristics and flaws, and it's the combination of both that leads him astray. I've always liked how he's one of the few characters in the legendarium that's genuinely human in that way. Looking forward to the Faramir video.

[@warden-commandercousland]

@ Not at all like you pointing out the difference in Boromir throwing the stone in front of the Mines of Moria, hmm?

[@therightreads1561]

While I appreciate the recounting of lore, and for those who haven’t read the books might find it informative, for those who have it’s not all that fresh of an approach. For instance: Maedhros and the sons of Fëanor- examining Maedhros and to a lesser extant Maglor with their tragic-hero story arch, which is what makes the fascinating as characters is more thought provoking than a, pardon my saying, but an abridged and lesser recap than what appears in the books. This is not personal, but simply feedback. Consider that your audience is likely to be a lot of people who have read the books and are most likely fairly familiar with the lore already. By retelling you offer them nothing new, but going into your personal feelings and analysis could be quite thought provoking. All the best, keep up the hard work.

[@swedefromtwitt]

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[@liammorgan-nolan8991]

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[@axelhyltan]

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[@jansson5985]

Galu svennar i salute you

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