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.
Assamite Warriors Hierarchy
References
- VTM: Clanbook: Assamite Revised, p. 37