Simplify the following text for a Grade 12 native English-speaking person.
Original: It was then suddenly attacked by Germanic warriors who were carrying some light swords , large lances and spears called fremae in Germanic language that came with short and narrow blades , so sharp and warrior friendly that they could be used as required .
Simplified: It was then suddenly attacked by Germanic warriors who were carrying some light swords , large lances and spears that came with short and narrow blades , so sharp and warrior friendly that they could be used as required .