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The ranger and heir to Gondor's throne who first encounters the strange warrior-healer and must decide whether her arrival is providence or peril for the Fellowship's quest.

The Grey Wizard who senses an unusual power in this newcomer that doesn't belong to Middle-earth, yet recognizes that the Valar work in mysterious ways.

The elven prince whose keen senses detect something otherworldly about Aria's divine heritage, reminding him of powers not seen since the ancient days.

A daughter of Apollo from Camp Half-Blood, skilled in archery and healing, who recently began experiencing prophetic visions she couldn't understand—until they transported her to another world entirely.

Boromir was the eldest son of Denethor II and Finduilas and the older brother of Faramir. Boromir was beloved by his father and was like him in face and pride, but in little else. Boromir's temperament was similar to King Eärnur of old; he took no wife and was more interested in arms and warfare. He cared little for lore, save for the tales of old battles. Boromir was a man of great strength and valour. He had a fair and noble face, dark-haired and grey-eyed, proud and stern of glance. Position Captain of the White Tower High Warden of the White Tower Captain-General Location Gondor Affiliation Fellowship of the Ring Language Westron Birth T.A. 2978 Death 26 February T.A. 3019 (aged 41) Near Parth Galen Family House House of Húrin Parentage Denethor II and Finduilas Siblings Faramir Physical Description Gender Male Height c. 6ft 4in (1.93m) Hair colour Long dark Eye colour Grey Clothing Shield, horn in a baldric, helm, golden belt, Elven cloak and fur-lined cloak, silver-collar with a white stone Weaponry Sword He has a great white horn that strikes fear in the enemies heart and courage in his comrades. Boromir was the eldest son of Denethor II and Finduilas and the older brother of Faramir. Boromir was beloved by his father and was like him in face and pride, but in little else. Boromir's temperament was similar to King Eärnur of old; he took no wife and was more interested in arms and warfare. He cared little for lore, save for the tales of old battles. Boromir was a man of great strength and valour. He had a fair and noble face, dark-haired and grey-eyed, proud and stern of glance. He was one of the nine members of the Fellowship of the Ring, until his death at the hands of the Uruk-hai which led to the Breaking of the Fellowship Boromir was born in T.A. 2978, five years before his brother Faramir. Between the brothers there was great love, and had been since childhood, when Boromir was the helper and protector of Faramir. He was only ten years old when their mother Finduilas died, and after her death their father became more grim and silent than before. Boromir grew to be a valorous warrior, interested in arms, warfare and tales of old battles and would serve as a commander to the military of Gondor. On the evening before Sauron's attack on Osgiliath, Faramir repeatedly had a dream. A similar dream came to Boromir once. Both Boromir and Faramir could understand little of these words; therefore, they spoke to their father who was wise in the lore of Gondor. But even he could only say that Rivendell, which is also known as Imladris, was a dale in the far north where the Half-elven Lord Elrond lived. Another day, when Sauron attacked Osgiliath at the dawn of the War of the Ring, Boromir was a commander. His company drove back the Orcs and held the last bridge; eventually they destroyed it behind them, to prevent the Orcs from crossing the river. Regarding the brothers' earlier dream, Faramir was eager to seek Imladris. However, the way was full of doubt and danger, so out of protection for his brother Boromir took the journey upon himself. Boromir's journey took 110 days. He passed through the Gap of Rohan and travelled north through the lands west of the Misty Mountains. He faced many hardships, for that land had fallen into decay and the North-South Road no longer existed except for crumbling remains of the old causeways. Near Tharbad he crossed the Greyflood using a dangerous ford formed by a ruined bridge and he lost his horse, which returned home to Rohan. The rest of the way he travelled on foot. When he reached Rivendell, he attended the Council of Elrond. Representatives from races and lands of the Westlands spoke about the current situations, and Boromir spoke about the Council of Gondor's vigilance and the struggle to keep the forces of Mordor from crossing the Anduin. However, he said, he had not come seeking military aid but counsel. When he told of the dream that had led him to Rivendell the answers to its riddles were revealed: Aragorn brought out the Shards of Narsil and Frodo Baggins the Halfling held up the One Ring that was Isildur's Bane. There he attempted to persuade the Council to let him take the One Ring to Gondor so that it could be used in the defence of the realm. Elrond explained, however, that the Ring could not be used by anyone other than Sauron. For even though one might use it for the purpose of doing good, it would twist all deeds and intentions to evil in the end. It was Boromir's intention to return to Minas Tirith, which is why he joined the Fellowship of the Ring. When the Company of the Ring reached Caradhras, Boromir advised that each of them should carry a faggot of wood. This saved the Company from freezing to death when they got caught in a blizzard on Caradhras. The next morning Boromir and Aragorn ploughed their way through the snow and carried the four Hobbits back down the mountain to safety. As the Redhorn Pass was now blocked, Boromir proposed that they should travel southward on the west side of the Misty Mountains and then either pass through the Gap of Rohan or cross the Isen and go through the southern lands of Langstrand and Lebennin. But Gandalf opposed this saying that, because of Saruman's treachery those lands were no longer safe. He proposed that the Company should instead go through the mines of Moria, but Boromir said that he would not go that way, not unless the whole company voted against him. Boromir finally agreed, but upon reaching the Doors of Durin he was angry that Gandalf did not know the password and he threw a stone into the Dark Water. This alerted the Watcher in the Water. When Gandalf stepped into the mines the Watcher attacked Frodo, but all the Company were able to escape into the mines. Boromir fought valiantly when the Company was attacked in the Chamber of Mazarbul, and he blocked the western door and hewed at the arm of a Cave-troll. After escaping from the Chamber, the company reached the Bridge of Khazad-dûm they were again attacked by Orcs, and with them was a Balrog. Boromir sounded his Great Horn which prompted the Orcs to pause, uneasy. But when they heard no answer, nor saw reinforcements, they led a second onslaught. As Gandalf fought with the Balrog, Boromir and Aragorn ran towards him, but just as they reached the crossing Gandalf shattered the bridge and the Balrog fell into the abyss, dragging Gandalf in as well. Aragorn then led the Company towards Lothlórien. Boromir advised against this, saying that the woods had a perilous reputation in Gondor and that few escaped unscathed. Aragorn replied that only those who were evil or brought evil with them had reason to fear Lothlórien. After Galadriel had spoken to each member of the Company in their thoughts, Boromir was keen to know about the conversation between the Lady and the Ring-bearer, but what he thought that the Lady had offered him he would not tell. When the Company were set to depart from Lothlórien, Galadriel gave each of them a gift. Boromir received a golden Belt. As the Company set out down the Anduin, Boromir shared a boat with Merry and Pippin. As they travelled down the river, Boromir became increasingly consumed with thoughts of the Ring. He muttered to himself and bit his nails and sometimes paddled closer to Frodo's boat. His behaviour made Merry and Pippin uneasy, and Pippin noticed a strange glint in Boromir's eye as he looked at Frodo. As the Company approached the rapids of Sarn Gebir it was Boromir who alerted them and they were able to turn back. Boromir then advised the company to leave the river and strike a westward and southward road to Gondor. But Frodo did not intend to go to Gondor, hence the Company continued on their way down the river. When the Company reached Nen Hithoel, it was time for the Company to decide their next course. When Frodo wandered off into the forest to think, Boromir followed him after a while. He tried to persuade Frodo to bring The Ring to Minas Tirith. As Boromir spoke, the lure of the Ring grew stronger in him. He envisioned himself as a mighty king who would overthrow Sauron, rescue his people beyond hope, and lead Gondor to victory and glory. When Frodo refused to accompany him to Minas Tirith, Boromir became enraged and stressed and tried to take the Ring from Frodo by force. Frodo put the Ring on and vanished. When Frodo had gone, Boromir was overwhelmed with the realization of what he had done. He wept and called for Frodo to return, but it was too late. When Boromir returned to the Company he would only say that he had argued with Frodo and that the hobbit had disappeared. Merry and Pippin ran off looking for their friend, and Aragorn told Boromir to follow them and guard them. Boromir did as he was asked. When he found the Hobbits they were surrounded by dozens of Orcs. Boromir slew many of them and the rest fled. He began to lead the Hobbits back to the campsite, but they were attacked again by at least 100 Orcs. Boromir sounded the Great Horn and fought valiantly to prevent the Orcs from seizing Merry and Pippin. He was pierced arrow after arrow, but he refused to die so easily. Many arrows were shot before he fell at last, and the Hobbits were taken prisoner. Boromir was still alive when Aragorn found him. At least twenty Orcs lay slain around him. Boromir still held his sword, though the blade had been broken off at the hilt, and the Great Horn had been cloven in two. Before he died, Boromir told Aragorn that he had tried to take the Ring from Frodo. He asked Aragorn to forgive him, that he had fallen to the lure of the Ring, but Aragorn assured him that he was forgiven and that he had redeemed himself before he died. Then Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas laid Boromir's body in one of the boats. His shattered horn and sword they laid across his lap and the weapons of his enemies were laid at his feet. Aragorn and Legolas sang the Song of Boromir while they set his funeral boat adrift on the Anduin. The river then carried Boromir's body over the Rauros-falls. Three nights later, Faramir was sitting by the banks of the Anduin in Osgiliath when he saw or envisioned a boat float past him on the river. Faramir had heard the Great Horn sounding in the distance when Boromir was in need, and now he saw his brother's body laid out in the boat, but the Great Horn was missing. The two halves of the horn were later washed ashore and they were returned to Denethor. It was said that the boat bearing Boromir's body was borne down the Anduin and out into the Sea. Boromir was a righteous man and wanted what was best for his city

The elven prince whose keen senses detect that Lyra is not of Middle-earth, yet whose archery skills mirror her own in unexpected ways.

The wizard who alone understands the cosmic implications of a demigod's presence in Middle-earth and the threat it poses to the established fate of the War of the Ring.

The ranger who becomes the first to encounter Lyra in Middle-earth, recognizing something otherworldly in her golden aura and unusual healing abilities.

A skilled healer and archer from Camp Half-Blood, daughter of Apollo with the gift of prophecy, who finds herself torn from her world during a quest gone wrong.

Humble hobbit Ring-bearer who must learn to trust this strange warrior from another world who speaks of gods and monsters unlike any in Middle-earth.

Wise wizard who senses the powerful divine magic within Percy and suspects dark forces have engineered this collision of worlds for their own purposes.

Ranger and rightful king who recognizes Percy's warrior spirit but questions whether his arrival is fortune or doom for the Fellowship's quest.