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Braerka the Tall was a Sindar Wood Elf from the Woodland Realms of Mirkwood. He quickly became a master with the Bow and soon became a guard of the Wood Elves camp. He soon joined Haldir in Lothlorien and was picked to aid Rohan at Helms Deep. After the battle, he returned to Lorien to bring word of Haldir's death.

During Sauron's assault on Osgiliath, Braerka urged that Lorien aid them, but was warned against it. They told him that the final boats were leaving for the Undying Land, and that they're dominion had ended.

Finally, at the end of the Third Age, Braerka took one of the last boats to the Undying Lands.

Life in Mirkwood
Braerka was the only son of Mussa Serinde and Tiniowien Cuthalion. He quickly established a very stron reputation with a bow and soon became one of Mirkwood's Elite Rangers. As the second age drew to a close, Oropher Lord of Mirkwood, charged Braerka with the duty of taking care of the throne until Oropher returns from The Last Alliance. He never did. Thranduil returned to Mirkwood to assume the throne.

Within one year of the Third Age, Braerka asked leave of Thranduil and it was granted. Braerka left to the Realm of Lothlorien.

Third Age
Upon arrival in Lorien, Braerka was greeted warmly and welcomed by all. He was instantly appointed to Haldir's Archers, The senior wardens in protecting the Forest from attack.

Many hudreds of years passed, and soon a shadow grew in the East. Saruman had created an army and was in the process of tearing Rohan apart, just as Sauron intended. But, under permission from Elrond, Haldir's Archers marched to Helm's Deep to aid in the final battle there.

Haldir, along with 150 Elves paid the price. Very few returned to Lothlorien, but Braerka was among them. After the battle of Helms Deep, many of the last Elves left for the Undying Lands. Very few remained in Middle-Earth. But the danger had not passed. Less than a year later, Sauron launched his renewed assault upon Gondor. Braerka wished to help the battle at Minas Tirith but was urged against it. The time of the Elves had passed. If Men could not hold back Sauron, then none could.

The Grey Havens
At the end of the Third Age, Braerka departed from Lothlorien to the Grey Havens. The One Ring had been destroyed, and the power of The Three Rings had ended.