Glossary

A compilation of terms used in the *CRiTORA* series.

## General terms

* **Ability** - A special power known by an entity used to defend themselves against other entities or to perform tasks.
* **Abnormal** - In the *CRiTORA* series, this term refers to something not created by OS.
* **Copy** - To duplicate an object with a pop-up window. Not all objects can be copied.
* **Crash** - When an entity becomes unresponsive, usually by exceeding their gigabyte capacity or by fainting.
* **CRiTORA Overload Error** - When too many CRiTORA are present in one area, resulting in CRiTOPiA crashing.
* **Delete** - To destroy/kill something, whenever with a pop-up window or with abilities. Not all entities/objects can be deleted, including CRiTORA.
* **Element** - A system that determines what kind of abilities an entity can use. There are 18 known elements in the *CRiTORA* series. Each element has their own strengths and weaknesses against other elements.
* **Folder** - A storage space used to organize objects. Can store up to 32 things and allow more storage within an inventory. Folders can be stored within folders, allowing even more storage as long as it doesn't exceed a CRiTORA's gigabyte capacity.
* **Gigabytes** - A mass measurement system in the *CRiTORA* series. This allows CRiTORA to save a limited number of objects in their inventory. Larger and heavier CRiTORA have more gigabytes. If a CRiTORA exceeds their gigabyte capacity, they will crash.
	+ For large vehicular CRiTORA like Filmore or Candace, gigabytes determine how many CRiTORA can fit inside them, and exceeding the gigabyte capacity will result in them crashing.
* **Infected** - A term to describe a CRiTORA or object infected by a ViRUS.
* **Infestation Invasion** - A time in CRiTOPiA where ViRUSES swarmed CRiTOPiA and infected several CRiTORA. This event was stopped by the GUARDiANS.
* **Inventory** - A storage space that allows a CRiTORA to save up to 32 things, though folders allow more to be stored as long as a CRiTORA's gigabyte capacity isn't exceeded.
* **Lag Storm** - A type of thunderstorm phenomenon in the Serververse where lightning can lag entities.
* **Lag** - A state where an entity will assume an abstract-like form and become slow to respond.
* **Polygon** - The currency used in CRiTOPiA.
* **Save** - To store something in an inventory, whenever with a pop-up window or automatically.
* **Type** - Refers to the real-world basis of a CRiTORA or ViRUS.

## Creatures/Character Terms

* **AVATAR** - A powerful cycloptic humanoid species in the Serververse. Only two AVATARS are known to exist at the moment.
* **CRiTORA** - The species of creatures that inhabit CRiTOPiA and the namesake of the *CRiTORA* series. Usually created by OS, but a few have been classified as Abnormal.
* **CRiViRUS** - A CRiTORA who is aligned with the ViRUSES, such as the CRiViRUS Gang.
* **ELiTE ViRUS** - A high-ranking ViRUS. The only known Elite ViRUS so far is ViRAL Pup.
* **GLiTCH** - A species of creatures comprised of abstract shapes. Very little is known about them at the moment and their creator is not known.
* **GUARDiAN** - A powerful CRiTORA that protects a District in CRiTOPiA. There are fourteen GUARDiANS, one for each District.
* **LiFEFORMS** - A species of creatures that complement the CRiTORA in CRiTOPiA. Usually smaller than CRiTORA, but bigger LiFEFORMS are known to exist.
* **V-CRiTORA** - A CRiTORA that has been infected by a ViRUS and has transformed and become hostile. V-CRiTORA usually have different abilities compared to their normal forms, but some retain their regular abilities.
* **ViRUSES** - A species of creatures that inhabit ViRUTE Bay. Created by Queen Creatophage.

## Location Terms

* **Area** - A distinct location within a District in CRiTOPiA.
* **CRiTOPiA** - An island city in the Serververse where CRiTORA live. Created by OS.
* **District** - A section from CRiTOPiA with a specific theme. There are fourteen Districts on the surface, but a fifteenth District is known to exist.
* **The Serververse** - The universe *CRiTORA* takes place within.
* **ViRUTE Bay** - An amusement park island in the Serververse where ViRUSES live.

## Other

* **Adobe Animate** - A paid animation software made by Adobe available on Windows and Mac computers. This software is used to animate the *CRiTORA* animated series.
* **DDB** - A shortened name for Daydreaming Birdie, the creator of the *CRiTORA* series.
* **Fanbase** - A group of fans of an existing media franchise.