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'''Alcoholism''' is a broad term for any drinking of alcohol that results in problems. There are some characters in [[A Song of Ice and Fire]] that suffer from alcoholism, [[wine]] being a popular drink of choice.
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[[File:Kate Laird Cersei's Attendant.jpg|thumb|[[Cersei Lannister]]'s attendant pours a cup of [[wine]], by Kate Laird © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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'''Alcoholic beverages''' are popular in the [[known world]].
  
==Alcoholics==
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==Varieties==
[[File:Ours-is-the-fury-art.jpg|King [[Robert Baratheon]] in his cups - © FFG|thumb|400px|right]]
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Common alcoholic drinks include [[beer]], [[fermented milk]], [[hippocras]], [[liquor]]s, mulled spirits, [[rum]], [[mead]], [[cider]], and [[wine]]. They are often served to the public in beer halls, brothels, inns, taverns, and [[winesink]]s. [[Lord]]s often have beverages available in their halls and keeps as well.
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==Alcoholism==
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Some characters in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' suffer from alcoholism.
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===Alcoholics===
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[[File:Ours-is-the-fury-art.jpg|thumb|400px|King [[Robert I Baratheon]] in his cups, by Joshua Cairós © Fantasy Flight Games]]
 
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* King [[Robert I Baratheon]], considered a drunkard by [[Sansa Stark]]{{ref|AGOT|44}}, [[Cersei Lannister]],{{ref|AFFC|32}} and [[Barristan Selmy]].{{Ref|ADWD|70}}
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* Ser [[Dontos Hollard]], considered a drunkard by Sansa Stark{{ref|ACOK|18}}
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* King [[Robert I Baratheon]], considered a drunkard by [[Sansa Stark]]{{ref|AGOT|44}}, [[Cersei Lannister]],{{ref|AFFC|32}} [[Jaime Lannister]],{{ref|ACOK|55}} and [[Barristan Selmy]].{{Ref|ADWD|70}}
* Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]], remembered by history as "Daeron the Drunken"{{ref|THK}}{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}
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* Ser [[Bartimus]], who is usually drunk, according to Ser [[Davos Seaworth]].{{Ref|ADWD|29}}
* Lord [[Harmond Umber]], remembered as the Drunken Giant{{ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|TWOIAF| The Wall and Beyond: The Wildlings}}
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* Ser [[Boros Blount]], said to be half-drunk half the time according to Ser [[Osmund Kettleblack]]{{Ref|AFFC|36}}
* Septon [[Cellador]] of [[Castle Black]], considered a drunkard by Jon Snow,{{ref|AGOT|19}}{{ref|ASOS|69}} and Melisandre.{{Ref|ADWD|31}} He is seldom sober{{Ref|AGOT|48}}
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* Septon [[Cellador]] of [[Castle Black]], considered a drunkard by [[Jon Snow]],{{ref|AGOT|19}}{{ref|ASOS|69}} and [[Melisandre]].{{Ref|ADWD|31}} He is seldom sober.{{Ref|AGOT|48}}
* [[Dagon Greyjoy]], also known as "Dagon the Drunkard".{{Ref|ADWD|26}}
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* The [[Drunken Daughter]], a prostitute in [[Braavos]].{{ref|AFFC|34}}  
* [[Morgan]], one of the guards left at [[Castle Black]] to guard [[Melisandre]].{{Ref|ADWD|31}}
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* [[Dagon Greyjoy (Drunkard)|Dagon Greyjoy]], also known as "Dagon the Drunkard".{{Ref|ADWD|26}}
* [[Merrel]], one of the guards left at [[Castle Black]] to guard [[Melisandre]].{{Ref|ADWD|31}}
 
* [[Ulf the White]], remembered by history as a drunkard{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}
 
 
* [[Merrett Frey]], who has the reputation of being the biggest drinker at the [[Twins]].{{Ref|aSoS|Epilogue}}  
 
* [[Merrett Frey]], who has the reputation of being the biggest drinker at the [[Twins]].{{Ref|aSoS|Epilogue}}  
* [[Ryman Frey]], who is considered to be drunk more often than not.{{ref|AFFC|33}}
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* Ser [[Ryman Frey]], who is considered to be drunk more often than not.{{ref|AFFC|33}}
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* [[Hammer]], considered a drunk by [[Kem]].{{ref|ADWD|66}}
 
* Maester [[Harmune]], at [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]], who is drunk more often than not.{{ref|AFFC|5}}{{Ref|ADWD|7}}
 
* Maester [[Harmune]], at [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]], who is drunk more often than not.{{ref|AFFC|5}}{{Ref|ADWD|7}}
* [[Morghaz zo Zherzyn]] - mocked as the "Drunken Conqueror" for his alcoholism.{{Ref|aDwD|25}}
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* Ser [[Dontos Hollard]], considered a drunkard by Sansa Stark.{{ref|ACOK|18}}
* [[Boros Blount]], said to be half-drunk half the time according to Ser [[Osmund Kettleblack]]{{Ref|AFFC|36}}
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* [[Tyrion Lannister]], considered a drunk by [[Jon Connington]].{{ref|ADWD|24}} Tyrion is eventually forced into recuperation.{{Ref|ADWD|14}}
* Ser [[Bartimus]], who is usually drunk, according to [[Davos Seaworth]].{{Ref|ADWD|29}}
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* [[Merrel]] and [[Morgan]], guards left at [[Castle Black]] to protect Melisandre.{{Ref|ADWD|31}}
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* Septon [[Moon (septon)|Moon]], renowned as a lecherous drunkard.{{ref|FAB|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
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* [[Rymolf Stormdrunk]], considered a drunk by [[Asha Greyjoy]].{{ref|ACOK|24}}
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* Ser [[Victor Risley]], considered a sot by [[Mushroom]].{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
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* [[Racallio Ryndoon]], remembered as a glutton and a drunkard.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}
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* Ser [[Willam Stafford]], remembered as the Drunken Knight.{{ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
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* Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]], remembered by history as "Daeron the Drunken"{{ref|THK}}{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}
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* Princess [[Saera Targaryen]], who attended prayers while drunk.{{ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
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* [[Todric]], considered a drunkard by [[Theon Greyjoy]].{{ref|ACOK|37}}
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* Lord [[Bertrand Tyrell]], known to have been a drunkard.{{ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
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* Lord [[Harmond Umber]], remembered as the Drunken Giant{{ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|TWOIAF| The Wall and Beyond: The Wildlings}}
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* Lord [[Jon Umber]], considered a frequent drinker by [[Catelyn Stark]].{{ref|ASOS|51}}
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* Ser [[Ulf White]], remembered as a drunkard.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}
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* [[Morghaz zo Zherzyn]], mocked as the "Drunken Conqueror" for his alcoholism.{{Ref|aDwD|25}}
  
==Alcoholic tendencies==
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===Alcoholic tendencies===
[[File:David Sourwine drunk.jpg|King [[Robert Baratheon]] passed out drunk - © FFG|thumb|400px|right]]
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[[File:David Sourwine drunk.jpg|thumb|400px|[[Robert I Baratheon]] and [[Cersei Lannister]], by David Sourwine © Fantasy Flight Games]]
* [[Cersei Lannister]], who, following her rise to power, always appears to have a flagons of [[wine]] nearby, according to her brother [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]].{{Ref|AFFC|16}}
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* [[Dareon]], who oft becomes drunk on [[firewine]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}
* [[Tyrion Lannister]], who begins to drink heavily at the start of ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]''.{{Ref|ADWD|1}} He is eventually forced into recuperation.{{Ref|ADWD|14}}
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* [[Cersei Lannister]], who, following her rise to power, always appears to have a flagon of [[wine]] nearby, according to her brother [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]].{{Ref|AFFC|16}}
 
* [[Mollander]], a novice at the [[Citadel]], who begins to drink heavily after receiving news of his father's death in the [[Battle of the Blackwater]].{{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}}
 
* [[Mollander]], a novice at the [[Citadel]], who begins to drink heavily after receiving news of his father's death in the [[Battle of the Blackwater]].{{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}}
  
==Reformed alcoholics==
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===Reformed alcoholics===
* [[Aeron Greyjoy]], who had drunken a lot in his youth,{{ref|AFFC|2}} but changed following a near-death experience.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}{{Ref|ACOK|11}}
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* [[Aeron Greyjoy]], who drank a lot in his youth,{{ref|AFFC|2}} but changed following a near-death experience.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}{{Ref|ACOK|11}}
* [[Thoros]] of Myr, who had always had a taste for drinking, and who had been a drinking companion to King Robert I Baratheon,{{Ref|ASOS|43}} before experiencing a spiritual awakening.{{Ref|ASOS|34}}
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* [[Thoros of Myr]], who always had a taste for drinking and was a drinking companion to King Robert I Baratheon,{{Ref|ASOS|43}} before experiencing a spiritual awakening.{{Ref|ASOS|34}}
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
{{Quote|...Ser [[Dontos Hollard|Dontos]], my poor old drunken [[Florian]]... {{Ref|AFFC|10}}}} - [[Sansa Stark]]'s thoughts
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{{quote|A wedding feast was not a battle, but there were always dangers when men were in their cups, and a king should never be unguarded.{{ref|ASOS|51}}|[[Catelyn Stark]]'s thoughts}}
  
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{{quote|The queen was in her cups, Jaime realized. Of late, [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] always seemed to have a flagon of [[wine]] to hand, she who had once scorned [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]] for his drinking.{{ref|AFFC|16}}|[[Jaime Lannister]]'s thoughts}}
  
{{Quote|Casks of wine and ale surrounded them, more than enough drink to see a thirsty dwarf safely through the night.  '''Or through a life'''. {{Ref|ADWD|1}}}} - [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s thoughts, in the cellar of [[Illyrio's manse]]
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{{Quote|Casks of [[wine]] and [[ale]] surrounded them, more than enough drink to see a thirsty [[dwarf]] safely through the night.  '''Or through a life'''.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]]'s thoughts in the cellar of [[Illyrio's manse]]}}
  
 
==References==
 
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Latest revision as of 15:46, 2 April 2020

Cersei Lannister's attendant pours a cup of wine, by Kate Laird © Fantasy Flight Games

Alcoholic beverages are popular in the known world.

Varieties

Common alcoholic drinks include beer, fermented milk, hippocras, liquors, mulled spirits, rum, mead, cider, and wine. They are often served to the public in beer halls, brothels, inns, taverns, and winesinks. Lords often have beverages available in their halls and keeps as well.

Alcoholism

Some characters in A Song of Ice and Fire suffer from alcoholism.

Alcoholics

King Robert I Baratheon in his cups, by Joshua Cairós © Fantasy Flight Games

Alcoholic tendencies

Robert I Baratheon and Cersei Lannister, by David Sourwine © Fantasy Flight Games

Reformed alcoholics

  • Aeron Greyjoy, who drank a lot in his youth,[39] but changed following a near-death experience.[39][40]
  • Thoros of Myr, who always had a taste for drinking and was a drinking companion to King Robert I Baratheon,[41] before experiencing a spiritual awakening.[42]

Quotes

A wedding feast was not a battle, but there were always dangers when men were in their cups, and a king should never be unguarded.[32]

Catelyn Stark's thoughts

The queen was in her cups, Jaime realized. Of late, Cersei always seemed to have a flagon of wine to hand, she who had once scorned Robert Baratheon for his drinking.[37]

Jaime Lannister's thoughts

Casks of wine and ale surrounded them, more than enough drink to see a thirsty dwarf safely through the night. Or through a life.[43]

Tyrion Lannister's thoughts in the cellar of Illyrio's manse

References

  1. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 44, Sansa III.
  2. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 32, Cersei VII.
  3. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 55, Catelyn VII.
  4. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 70, The Queen's Hand.
  5. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 29, Davos IV.
  6. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 36, Cersei VIII.
  7. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 19, Jon III.
  8. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 69, Jon IX.
  9. 9.0 9.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 31, Melisandre I.
  10. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 48, Jon VI.
  11. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 34, Cat Of The Canals.
  12. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 26, The Wayward Bride.
  13. A Storm of Swords, Epilogue.
  14. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 33, Jaime V.
  15. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 66, Tyrion XII.
  16. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 5, Samwell I.
  17. 17.0 17.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 7, Jon II.
  18. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 18, Sansa II.
  19. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 24, The Lost Lord.
  20. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 14, Tyrion IV.
  21. Fire & Blood, Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I.
  22. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 24, Theon II.
  23. Fire & Blood, The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency.
  24. Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist.
  25. Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC.
  26. The Hedge Knight.
  27. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I.
  28. Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Policy, Progeny, and Pain.
  29. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 37, Theon III.
  30. Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
  31. The World of Ice & Fire, The Wall and Beyond: The Wildlings.
  32. 32.0 32.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 51, Catelyn VII.
  33. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant.
  34. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown.
  35. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 25, The Windblown.
  36. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 15, Samwell II.
  37. 37.0 37.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 16, Jaime II.
  38. A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
  39. 39.0 39.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 2, The Captain Of Guards.
  40. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 11, Theon I.
  41. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 43, Arya VIII.
  42. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 34, Arya VI.
  43. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion I.