Boromir

In Shadow and Flame, Boromir is a Hero for the Free Peoples faction of Gondor, and is recruitable from the Citadel.

Biography
The eldest son of Denethor, Steward of Gondor, Boromir was a proud and stubborn man of great strength. As the Captain-General of Gondor, he played a pivotal role in the defence of the city of Osgiliath from the forces of Mordor in the early days of the War of the Ring. Boromir was also 1 of the 9 members of the Fellowship of the Ring, having travelled to the Elven city of Imladris to represent Gondor and the race of Men in the Council of Elrond.

After failing to convince the council to give the One Ring to Minas Tirith, to be used to defend its people and overthrow Sauron, Boromir joined the Fellowship with the intention of eventually returning to the White City. He travelled with the Fellowship through the lost Dwarven realm of Khazad-dûm (now known as Moria) and the Elven kingdom of Lothlórien. However, thoughts of the One Ring were slowly consuming him, and when the Fellowship stopped at Amon Hen to rest, he tried to persuade the Ringbearer Frodo Baggins to give him the One Ring, before arguing and finally attempting to take it by force.

Frodo put the One Ring on and vanished, and Boromir, overcome with regret, immediately came to his senses and called out for Frodo to come back. The Fellowship were then ambushed by Uruk-hai from Isengard and Boromir bravely defended the Hobbits Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck and Peregrin "Pippin" Took from dozens of Orcs. Blowing the Great Horn of Gondor, Boromir fought valiantly as more and more Orcs appeared, and continued to fight despite being pierced with many arrows, before eventually falling.

Aragorn found Boromir, broken sword in hand and surrounded by countless dead Orcs, where he confessed his guilt at trying to take the One Ring from Frodo and failing the Fellowship. However, he was comforted in his final moments, as Aragorn reassured him that he had redeemed himself and promised not to let Minas Tirith fall, and Boromir died in peace. His body, sword and cloven horn were placed in a boat and sent over the Falls of Rauros - the horn was discovered some time later and returned to his father in Gondor.

Abilities

 * Rank 1: Captain of Minas Tirth - Boromir gives a leadership bonus to nearby Infantry of +50% armour and fear invulnerability (passive ability)


 * Rank 1: Horn of Gondor - Boromir blows the Horn of Gondor and stuns enemies with terror. Nearby units gain +25% attack


 * Rank 1: Shield Bash - Boromir bashes enemies with his shield


 * Rank 5: Veteran Warrior - Boromir dons his battle armour and gains +30% armour


 * Rank 8: Last Stand - Boromir continues to fight after his health is depleted