The Secrets of the Sacred Desert Scroll is based on the 15th century chronicles of the Arabic traveler, Ibn Battuta. In this scene
of the game, he introduces himself and gives the historic context of the game - the gold and salt trade of Mali. He warns the player (traveler) of eminent dangers if the Sacred Desert Scroll is not heeded.

(The CDRom was authored in Director. Animations were also created in Director. All art began as hand sketch and was colored in Photoshop.)

1997