The Sapphire Blade is awarded to members of the Dark Brotherhood who have shown consistent and long term service. This award is often reserved for members of the Dark Council, Dark Summit, and those who excel during Vendettas. It is uncommon for Praetors to receive the Sapphire Blade because their work takes places behind the scenes and is only known by their specific Dark Councilor. Mirado Pepoi L'eonhear; however, is a different case. Mirado has not only served as the Praetor to the Voice, but has also served as the acting Voice for several months due to Vodo's internet woes. During this time Mirado served at a level significantly above and beyond any other Praetor within the Dark Brotherhood. Mirado published his amusing "Not the Voice" Voice reports to continue advertising Voice competitions and to announce the winners of past competitions. Additionally he created and judged monthly fiction topic competitions to include the highly popular "Load the Cannons" series.

It is an honor to recommend and award Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart the Sapphire Blade.

• Pravus, Voice of the Dark Brotherhood

I would like to express my appreciation for Mirado stepping in and doing what leaders do when action is called for. Without prompting for anyone, he took matters into his own hands to keep this very important position up and running. He did so with little to no support or guidance from Muz or myself and availed himself well of the challenges.

For his mature and unbidden efforts, I'd like to help reward Mirado with the Sapphire Blade. Congratulations and thank you for your service.

• Raken, Deputy Grand Master of the Dark Brotherhood

Raken, 2012-12-07 16:38:08 UTC