Description
Winner of the SIAF
award for best educational game in both 2004 and 2005! A wise
Cherokee woman transports you from a roadside flea market to a ghostly
trail where you can trade with the spirits and unravel the secrets of
the Cherokee Trails. You'll use herbal remedies and Shaman potions along
the way. If you trade wisely, you'll overcome all the obstacles and
makes the full journey from Cherokee, North Carolina to Tahlequah,
Oklahoma.
A
Journey Into History...
Since
ancient times, the Native American tribe called the Cherokee had lived
in the mountains of what is today the Southeastern United States. The
territory of this proud people had, at one time, extended over 40,000
square miles.
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, European settlers began to build
colonies along the eastern coasts of North America. For a time, the
settlers and the natives were able to coexist more or less peacefully.
This became increasingly difficult as the colonists began to push
westward. Gradually the Cherokee territory shrunk, and when gold was
discovered in the region of what is now Georgia, prospectors overran the
former Cherokee lands. Finally, the Georgia legislature began to plan a
removal of the remaining Cherokee people.
In 1838, soldiers forced the Cherokee to take an arduous, 900-mile walk
to Indian Territory -- what is today the state of Oklahoma. The
conditions of this journey were hazardous, and many Cherokee did not
live to reach their destination. They called the long walk nuh NO hee
doo no glo HEE luh, or "Trail where they cried." It is
better known to Americans today as the Trail of Tears.
This unfortunate chapter in history has forever been written, but it
must not be forgotten. Although many Cherokee died, the Cherokee people
survive. Join Ally in her latest adventure through an important period
in American and Native American history, one that celebrates the proud
Cherokee and ensures that their memory will continue to live on.
Authentic Cherokee Legends and Folklore Come to Life!
In order to ensure that Cherokee Trails was as authentic as
possible, we have been fortunate to have the assistance of Cherokee
Storyteller Choogie Kingfisher, and Cherokee linguist George
Stopp. The music for Cherokee Trails was written by
well-known Cherokee musician Lisa LaRue, who is also the Resource
Coordinator for the Arts for Cherokee
Nation. With their assistance, we feel that Cherokee Trails
offers a fantastic and fun opportunity to explore real Native American
culture, traditions and history.
Cherokee Trails immerses you in the wild world of the
19th-century American Southeast with breathtaking 3D graphics and
animation. You will hear the
Raven, Rabbit and Bear tell their own stories in 3D animated sequences.
Meet the Spirits along the Trail and hear their stories. Not all of them
can be trusted! See beautiful river views, log cabins, horses and
period artifacts with gorgeous 3D rendered artwork. You must deal with
the "skeleton people" who run the trading posts, and some
vicious animal spirits as well!
Prepare yourself; the journey along the Cherokee
Trails awaits!
