CRiMSON ROSE

CRiMSON ROSE is a CRiTORA comic written and illustrated by xXSweetXSyndromeXx. It was published on Bluesky on October 3, 2024.
It can be read here.
==Synopsis==
This one-shot comic features Vlad Garliciti and his experience during the Infestation Invasion.
==Plot ==
In the Haunted District, Winona Spellzone visits Vlad Garliciti, attempting to persuade him to leave his home for a while. Vlad initially dismisses her offer, but she drags him along against his will. The two explore several districts across CRiTOPiA, seeing what each has to offer. In the evening, Winona and Vlad rest atop a hill in the Haunted District, gazing at the night sky. As Vlad begins to reconsider his views on going outside, a breaking news alert appears, catching both CRiTORA's attention. 
In a live broadcast from the Meetup District, Bobbie Tubevision reports on the scene of the ongoing Infestation Invasion. He is attacked by V-Eggy, abruptly ending the broadcast. As Winona and Vlad attempt to process the current situation, they are suddenly attacked by V-Celeste. The two take cover, with Winona explaining ViRUS attacks to Vlad. Winona then counterattacks, incapacitating V-Celeste. The two prepare to escape the district, but Winona is suddenly struck by a V-SPAM ViRUS. She tells Vlad to find the DiSiNFECTiON SPRAY as she succumbs to the infection.
Terrified, Vlad flees, only to run into V-Saturday. Their soothing demeanor initially calms Vlad, allowing them to ensnare him, but V-Luna intervenes, freeing Vlad before telling him to escape. He races through the Haunted District, narrowly avoiding attacks from several V-CRiTORA. Suddenly, Vlad is struck by V-Winona from behind, causing him to ultimately succumb to the infection as well.
Vlad then wakes up in his bed, disinfected, as if the invasion never happened. He initially brushes the experience off as a nightmare, taking a walk to clear his mind. As he wanders through the district, Vlad wonders if the entire ordeal ever happened at all.
==Cast ==
===Major=== 
*Vlad Garliciti
*Winona Spellzone
===Minor/Cameos===
*Robin Bobbinboat
*Bobbie Tubevision
*Izzy Stratus (silhouette, infected form only)
*Chap Adams (silhouette)
*Bonkers Tootoowarrior (silhouette)
*Norten Groovywave (silhouette)
*Eggy (infected form only)
*Celeste Solaluna (infected form only)
*Sweetpop Honeytedd (normal form as silhouette)
*Zappie Escaleel (silhouette)
*Tori Henanigans (silhouette)
*Saturday Tanglewood (normal form on flyer)
*Luna Bitz 
*Dashie Speedenburg (infected form only)
*Slimy Goodrop (infected form only)
*Paratchet Stataplay (infected form only, symbols only seen)
*Sasuke Ghobake (silhouette)
*Tommy Multicell (silhouette)
*Gogo Gremble (silhouette)
*Bunsen Bitz
*Nuzzie Bitz
*Miss Lilypourri
*Veronica Hisstone (silhouette)
*Mikey Skelerade
*Mirabel Lampacei (on flyer)
== Errors ==
* Bobbie Tubevision is introduced as "Bobbie Telovision". 
* On page 16, Vlad addresses Saturday as "Saurday". 
==Trivia==
*This is the first long-form comic in the CRiTORA series.
**This is also the first comic to not be illustrated by Daydreaming Birdie.
*Prior to this comic's release, a few teasers in the form of diary notes written by Vlad were released.
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