Rafiq is a term used by the Assamites to describe a full member of the Warrior caste of their clan.
Overview[]
Any Warrior who has progressed past fida'i status is known as a rafiq ("comrade"). A rafiq has proven that he is capable of taking care of himself in the outside world and fulfilling the duties that his superiors assign him. Some Warriors use rafiq to refer to any esteemed clan member, though many shy away from acknowledging Sorcerers or Viziers as rafiq. More commonly, the Warriors refer to all warriors as rafiq, thus implying that fida'i are not truly Warriors.
The Rafiq in old Arabic Language, means friend, unlike other words of terms of friendship names, the Rafiq is that friend who always be in your side regardless of ages, and will especially be with you in hardship, that's the Rafiq.
Assamite Warriors Hierarchy[]
References[]
- VTM: Clanbook: Assamite, p. 10, 22
- VTM: Clanbook: Assamite Revised, p. 37