Éowyn/Faramir
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| Pairing: | Éowyn/Faramir |
| Alternative name(s): | Farawyn |
| Gender category: | F/M |
| Fandom: | Lord of the Rings |
| Canonical?: | Yes |
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Éowyn/Faramir is a canonical pairing in the Lord of the Rings fandom.
Canon
Éowyn and Faramir are both gravely wounded in battle and meet and fall in love while convalescing in the Houses of Healing in Minas Tirith while awaiting news of the battle in Mordor. Faramir falls for Éowyn quickly and is shown to be insightful and understanding of her emotions and ambitions. Éowyn grapples with her feelings for Aragorn and her yearning for glory as Queen or in battle, but ultimately chooses a life of peace with Faramir. The two eventually marry and settle in Ithilien, of which Faramir is made Prince.
The relationship is cut entirely from the theatrical release of the Return of the King film, aside from Éowyn and Faramir smiling at each other during Aragorn's coronation. The Extended Edition shows some of their romance in the Houses of Healing. Footage of Éowyn and Faramir's wedding was filmed but not included either version.[1]
Fandom
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Some fans criticize the ship as simply pairing the spares, while others argue that it represents meaningful character development and growth. Book fans tend to feel more positively about the pairing and Faramir in general, and are less likely to see him as a consolation prize. The release of the film nevertheless inspired a growing number of fanworks.
Example Fanworks
Fanart
- Lord of the Rings illustration by antaarf (2020)
- Faramir and Éowyn because I like these two very very much ♥ by s-u-w-i (2015)
Fanfiction
Doujinshi
- When a Woman Loves a Man (2004)
Meta
- Was it True Love? by Tarhiliel (c. 2003)
- Eowyn's Love by Kathryn Angelle (2003)
- Thrown Together: Éowyn and Faramir in Peter Jackson's The Return of the King by Maggie (c. 2004)
- Under The Sunlit Sky by findingfaramir, a ship manifesto (2005)
Gallery
Fanart by Yami-no-Takemaru based on Frank Dicksee's La Belle Dame sans Merci.
Fansites and Communities
- Emyn Arnen Fanfiction Archive (2004–2007)
- Yielding to Spring, a fanfiction archive and forum (c. 2004)
- The Steward and the Shieldmaiden
- The Steward and the King (archive link)
- Houses of Healing (archive link)
- Darkness Unescapable (archive link)
- Romancing of Rohan (archive link)
- housesofhealing at LiveJournal, for Faramir/Eowyn & Aragorn/Arwen
Other Fannish Resources
- Éowyn/Faramir (Son of Denethor II) at Archive of Our Own
- [Faramir, Eowyn] pairing filter at FanFiction.Net
References
- ^ Harry Knowles of Ain't It Cool News detailed his visit to the Return of the King set, including the filming of Éowyn and Faramir being married: There And Back Again: A Geek's Adventures in MiddleEarth! CHAPTER FOUR!!! (17 December 2000). A photo of Éowyn and Faramir in their wedding attire was posted by Miranda Otto on Instagram: "Has anyone seen my husband? He disappeared after Aragorn’s Coronation. Heard he may be in Wrexham, Wales. Have sword will travel. 😂🖤⚔️" (19 April 2019).