The Broken Sword- The Day a Lakota Warrior Changed History

The Broken Sword: When Two Worlds Met

Once time in native american tribe called lakota tribe the sun was coming up over the Great Plains. The Lakota Tribe was getting ready for the day. There was smoke coming from the cooking fires. Horses were eating grass near the tipis. Kids were running around. Takoda was one of them. He was a hunter who liked to explore new places. His friend Nodin often went with him. Chief Red Hawk and Elder White Wolf took care of the village.

That morning Takoda and Nodin followed the river. They went farther than they ever had before. Near a tree that had fallen down Takoda saw something shiny in the mud.

“Help me ” he said to Nodin

They pulled out an iron sword. It was broken in the middle. There were symbols on the metal. The handle was covered in leather. This is not one of our swords Nodin said quietly They took the sword back, to the village. The tribe gathered around. Chief Red Hawk picked up the sword. All the warriors leaned in to see. The Chief looked at the metal. Then he gave it to White Wolf

The old man touched the symbols on the sword.

After a while he sai “This sword was made by people from a land The warriors looked at each other. They were confused.

Takoda asked,

“How did it get to our river?

Elder White Wolf turned the sword over. His face changed.

“This sword was not broken in a fight ” he said quietly It was broken on purpose. Someone wanted to keep both pieces safe The village was quiet.

Then they heard footsteps coming from the forest.

All the Lakota warriors got ready to fight Chief Red Hawk raised his hand

A man came out of the forest. He was wearing armor. His name was Sir Aldric and He was tired he walked with respect He had something wrapped up on his back.

Sir Aldric unwrapped it. Inside was the other half of the sword.

The village watched as he put the two pieces together.

They fit perfectly. Nobody said a word. Takoda was surprised “It is the sword ” he said. Sir Aldric put his hand on his heart. Then he gave the sword to Chief Red Hawk the Chief took it with respect Even though they did not speak the language they knew the sword was special. It meant trust.

That night the Lakota Tribe welcomed Sir Aldric. They shared food and water. They told stories using pictures and smiles. Takoda learned that you do not need to speak the language to be respectful morning Sir Aldric got ready to leave. he looked at Takoda. Smiled. He gave him the sword

Chief Red Hawk was surprised Sir Aldric just bowed Elder White Wolf smiled He is not giving you a sword ” he said. He is giving you a story to keep safe.” Takoda took the sword. Sir Aldric left the village. Years later kids would ask Takoda about the sword He would say,

“People do not just remember history because of fights He would look at the sword. Sometimes people remember history because strangers chose to be kind of afraid

The Lakota Tribe always remembered the day a broken sword brought two worlds together in peace. for more stories connect with us we love to share tribal stories so our generation know about history educating our american people is our only mission