Kern (soldier)

Okay kiddo, imagine there is a big group of soldiers who are all working together to protect their land. Each soldier has a special job to do, like some soldiers protect the front line while others protect the back.

So now think of a kern as a specific role that a soldier can have. It's like being a specialist in a certain skill or job, just like how your teacher might have a special helper in class who is really good at organizing the art supplies.

Kerns were a type of soldier who were experts in fighting with spears and swords. They were really good at protecting their people from enemies who were trying to take over their land.

Just like how it's important for different people in a group project to bring different skills and strengths to the table, the kerns were an important part of the team of soldiers because they had specific skills that the other soldiers didn't have.