Akorade on the front line when some surface dwellers invaded the Cities of Treasures.
Tentacles actions[clockwise]: killing a surface dweller, shielding children [shield has Sankofa], sending a signal about the enemy similar to morse code [need two ] , getting arrows out of quill, using bow and arrow to kill surface dweller who has killed a fellow warrior[need two], shielding her forward area.
The triangular Temple of Legends exterior is in the background.
Akorade sailfish fighting in a City of Treasure. The sailfish doesn't impale but slashes, while it is the fastest fish in the sea. So, the cape must avoid the slashes. But sailfish have been known to impale to defend themselves. The arena encompass an area with hydrothermal vents , the hydrothermal plume [black smoke] is extremely hot and can kill.
Akorade with a fallen comrades helmet in the Temple of Legends.
NOTE:
Akorade means treasure in twi
I was inspired to the legends of Akorade for #metalmermay by Joan of arc who was canonized may 16th 1920 ; beatified April 18th 1909 ; beatified means a blessed, where figure has entered heaven and can intercede on behalf of someone who invoks them
Plus
the first observance of memorial day is may 30th 1868 as "decoration day" started by the grand army of the republic a fraternal organization to honor union soldiers who fell in the war between the states.
NOTE IMAGE 1:
Partial Sankofa symbol on shield protecting children , Sankofa means learn from the past for a better future.
Forward area shield has symbol of Yemoja
Akorade crown has a snake. She is wearing chainmail. Her wounded comrade has an airgun firing flechettes.
