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Jan 25, 2024 21:58


“Also to be Prince of Ithilien, the greatest noble after Dol Amroth in the revived Numenorean state of Gondor, soon to be of imperial power and prestige, was not a 'market-garden job' as you term it. Until much had been done by the restored king, the P. of Ithilien would be the resident march-warden of Gondor, in its main eastward outpost - and ( Read more... )

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shirebound January 26 2024, 11:24:06 UTC
was not a 'market-garden job' as you term it.

Thank goodness! He probably gloried in being busy, living as the King's respected and loved right-hand, and, helping to restore his beloved country.

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periantari January 27 2024, 03:23:32 UTC

yes i would imagine that Faramir would be great help to Aragorn, planning diplomatically with the neighbors of Gondor and also all domestic issues.

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