Berelach was the only recorded son of Borlas of Pen-Arduin and grandson of Beregond of Lossarnach.Berelach served in the King's ships. For many years he was stationed at the Harlond, but when he was given a high command, he moved to Pelargir and was often long at sea.In his youth he was friend of Saelon, who was somehow connected to the "Dark Tree" – the growing threat of evil in Gondor.