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Boromir88 · 09-11-2004, 08:14 PM

It's been discussed what would have happened if Denethor had lived, would he have succumbed to Aragorn, or started a Civil War. But what about Faramir, if Faramir wasn't so wise do you think he could have summoned a Civil War, one strong enough to beat Aragorn, and stay in power as Steward?

Faramir, was arguably the most loved person in Minas Tirith. Especially Beregond, I think if Faramir was to start a civil war he would have the support from Beregond, and how far would Beregond have been able to sway the people of Minas Tirith? Also, you have Imrahil, who is Faramir's uncle, yet he didn't show any interest in challenging Aragorn's title as "king," he was actually quite happy the king had returned. But, being Faramir's uncle, Imrahil might have just stayed neutral, or even sided with Faramir. And there were still many people not at Minas Tirith during the siege, that might not have heard of Aragorn's "great battle deeds," and have sided with Faramir. So, it comes down to who do the people side with, their beloved, loyal captain Faramir, or this Aragorn who has shone great skill in the battlefield, and as a healer? When it comes down to it, I think Faramir had a much better chance of starting a Civil War then his, fallen Denethor. Luckily, Faramir was wise enough not to challenge the kingship, that's a reason I like him. So, your thoughts...

09-11-2004, 08:14 PM	#1
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	A Civil War? It's been discussed what would have happened if Denethor had lived, would he have succumbed to Aragorn, or started a Civil War. But what about Faramir, if Faramir wasn't so wise do you think he could have summoned a Civil War, one strong enough to beat Aragorn, and stay in power as Steward? Faramir, was arguably the most loved person in Minas Tirith. Especially Beregond, I think if Faramir was to start a civil war he would have the support from Beregond, and how far would Beregond have been able to sway the people of Minas Tirith? Also, you have Imrahil, who is Faramir's uncle, yet he didn't show any interest in challenging Aragorn's title as "king," he was actually quite happy the king had returned. But, being Faramir's uncle, Imrahil might have just stayed neutral, or even sided with Faramir. And there were still many people not at Minas Tirith during the siege, that might not have heard of Aragorn's "great battle deeds," and have sided with Faramir. So, it comes down to who do the people side with, their beloved, loyal captain Faramir, or this Aragorn who has shone great skill in the battlefield, and as a healer? When it comes down to it, I think Faramir had a much better chance of starting a Civil War then his, fallen Denethor. Luckily, Faramir was wise enough not to challenge the kingship, that's a reason I like him. So, your thoughts...