There are countless stories of the Varangian guard either drinking in excess or being drunk.

Considered by many as "Noble Savages" and often criticized by Amarrian high command who constantly exhorts members of the guard to lead a more sober life and not give themselves up to drunkenness, they are fiercely loyal to the empire.

Because of this, they have earned the description of them as "the Emperess wine-bags."