Finkmilkana's Carrion Crown
Game Master Finkmilkana

Torald will make a 5-foot step between Lyla and Raoul. Then he will make a full attack

Scimitar on Stirge 1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Shield Bash on Stirge 9 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
If one of them is already dead, I'll attack Stirge 2 or Stirge 8

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Kalina will take a 5' step west and fire a burst of shooting stars on the corner that was between herself, Dr. Benedict, and Raoul (hoping to catch 1, 2, 9, 8, & 7). 1d4 ⇒ 4

Umm, sorry Doctor, Raoul

Reflex1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Tahlaera yelps in surprise, drawing her thinblade as a stirge latches onto her. Raising her off hand to fend it off, she stabs at it.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

I was waiting for Ash, but anyway... Lyla takes a 5-fot step in the direction of the street, to get away from the stirges, and casts guidance on Lord Bramwell. I've move her in the map.

Benedict notices the stirges too late and ducks his head under their attack. When Kalina releases her burst of stars he falls to one knee. Looking back at her in consternation, he stands and steps back. A dagger appears in his hand and he lashes out at one of the stirges.

REF SAVE:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Draw dagger from wrist sheathe.
5ft step to put stirges in my square between me and Raoul.
Attack stirge with flanking 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19
1d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (3) = 5

Ash still missing. If he doesn't post until tomorrow I'll DM this round of his actions.

Initiative: 25
Round: 1

5 ft. step east and then total defense

Is it the stirges turn now?

Yes, sadly I hadn't found the time to compile the whole post yesterday.

[Stirge 1, HP 3, AC 16]
[Stirge 2, HP 3, AC 12, drunk 1]
[Stirge 3, HP 5, stunned etc.]
[Stirge 4, HP 5, AC 12, drunk 1]
[Stirge 5, HP 5, AC 12, drunk 1]
[Stirge 6, HP 5, AC 16]
[Stirge 7, HP 3, AC 16]
[Stirge 8, HP 3, AC 16]
[Stirge 9, HP 3, AC 16]

Seems as if all of them hit. Kalina, Dr. Benedict and Ash get 2 Points of Constitution Damage, Raoul and Tahlaera 1 Point.
Ash may roll a DC 14 Fortitude Save vs Disease.
I'll now put in your actions so far. Since Toralds and Dr. Benedicts proposed first Actions are no longer possible I'll let Torald attack 2 and 8 or Benedikt and then let Benedikt 5 ft step to Kalina to get one off of her.

[Stirge 1, HP 3, AC 16]
[Stirge 2, down]
[Stirge 3, HP 5, stunned etc.]
[Stirge 4, HP 5, AC 12, drunk 1]
[Stirge 5, HP 5, AC 12, drunk 1]
[Stirge 6, HP 5, AC 16]
[Stirge 7, down]
[Stirge 8, down]
[Stirge 9, down]

Still using your surprise and mostly unimpressed by the magical assault most Stirges manage to to attache themself to you and begin drinking your blood.
Once all of you mange to react though the Stirges start to fall like leafs.

Now it's Lord Bramwells turn and then the next round starts.

Leaving this here for when her turn rolls round.

Cerana stays where she is, draws her staff and throws a splintered spear at the attached strige on Ash if able, if not she'll fire it at the unattached one next to Ash.

Splintered spear: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
If it hits: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Just to be sure: "Down" means dead? Or it means off? And not that it makes a lot of difference with the GMs great rolls, but shouldn't attached Stirges have a lower reflex save?

On her turn, if a stirge is still attached to her, Kalina will touch attack it and Inflict Light Wounds
Touch Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 8add +4 if dex applies.
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Since posting order is a little chaotic, here's a list of the characters acting now (after the stirges and before Cerana and Kalina): Tahlaera (already declared her action);2. Torald (already declared); 3. Dr. Benedict (already declared); 4. Raoul Calvisi (already declared); 5. Lord Bramwell

Lord Bramwell draws his morningstar, holding it in both hands, and steps to the side to help Cerana and Tahlaera. He aims at the stirge attached to Tahlaera and strikes with precision, trying to hit the little beast without injuring the elf.

Move action: 5-foot step + draw weapon
Attack: morningstar (+1 guidance)1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Attack to confirm critical 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage if it hits 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage from critical if confirmed 1d8 ⇒ 6

Lyla stays behind Lord Bramwell and casts guidance, targeting her eidolon yet again.

Ash's action, and then it's the stirges again, right?

Raoul will attack the Stirge on Kalina.
unarmed strike 11d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
unarmed strike 21d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

If that stirge was already dead, Raoul will move and attack stirge three instead.
unarmed strike1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Since posting order is a little chaotic, here's a list of the characters acting now (after the stirges and before Cerana and Kalina): Tahlaera (already declared her action);2. Torald (already declared); 3. Dr. Benedict (already declared); 4. Raoul Calvisi (already declared); 5. Lord Bramwell

I thought once things got clarified that didn't work as posted last round, we would return to initiative order. Kalina's post was to be applied on her turn. I thought the others were declaring for their turns the same way, in initiative order.

To make things more clearly:
1st Round
Init 6: Lord Bramwell attacks Stirge 4
2nd Round
Init 25: Ash (not yet declared)
Init 24: Cerana attacks Stirge 5
Init 21: Kalina attacks Stirge 1
Init 18: Lyla casts guidance on Lord Bramwell
Init 14: Stirges (not yet declared)

I think we should wait now till Ash and Finkmilkana will post their actions.

Fortitude vs. Disease 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Init: 25
Round:2

CON: 8

Ash tries ripping the stirge off his body.

Opposed Grapple Check vs Stirge 6: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The still living Stirges just try to keep attached

[Stirge 1, HP 3, AC 16, drunk 2]
[Stirge 3, HP 5, stunned etc.]
[Stirge 4, down]
[Stirge 5, down]
[Stirge 6, HP 5, AC 16, drunk 2]

The few remaining Stirges stay closely lashed to their victims, drinking even more blood.

After Raouls actions only one Stirge on Ash will still be up (and most likely not until it gets a new turn). So far you sustained:
Ash: 4 Con Damage and may have contracted a disease.
Tahlaera: 2 Con Damage
Dr. Benedict: 3 Con Damage
Kalina: 3 Con Damage
Raoul: 1 Con Damage

Torald moves 10ft east and attacks stirge 3.

Attack with Scimitar 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 missed

That's the stunned, unconscious one. I believe that did hit.

Ah, missed that.

Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Benedict slashes at the stirge on his arm with his dagger. Uhhh, feeling a little sleepy.

Attack:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 Damage:1d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (2) = 4

Just double checking if Kalina hit Stirge 1 before it bit again...
Her touch attack bypasses natural armor, and she has weapon finesse-- wouldn't that count to give her another +4 to brush against it with her hand?

Lord Bramwell sees the remaining stirges attached to Ash. He steps past Tahlaera and attacks one of them.

5-foot step
Attack (morningstar) 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Yes, seems so. I missed that +4 if...
So you got one less con damage and Stirge 1 is down too.
Since there isn't any attached to Dr. Darcy right now (Torald killed that one allready last round) I assume you move to Ash and hit the last that's on him? If yes the battle is over. Right now I haven't gotten the time to write the wrap up but you all should be Level 2 now.

Kalina sits on the ground for a moment, somewhat woozy. When she gets a little strength back she'll heal herself and others for hitpoints. (I presume the constitution comes back on its own with time?) Then she studies the stirges curiously, and puts some of them in her pack, wrapped in a cloth.

Is it normal for them to attack like that? In the middle of a town?

Lyla picks up one stirge by its wing, looking at it with disgust and holding it in the tip of her fingers.

"Blergh, this thing is gross."

She drops the creature to the floor and speaks to Kalina. "No idea what this is nor what the heck it's doing here..."

Benedict leans against the wall for a moment, but shortly stands on his own, swaying slightly. "Stirges are known to carry a variety of diseases, I suggest that those who were bit go back inside and let me treat them for a few minutes each. It will reduce the chances of anyone catching something. The others can go on to either to the town hall or the temple. Those who I treat can then visit the other after their treatment."

Taking 10 for heal checks and using his healing kit, he can get a 16 on his skill check. This would give anyone a +4 on their next check to resist a disease. On a meta level it seems this only affects Ash, but in game he would want to treat everyone who was bitten.

Kalina will sit outside for awhile trying to get her head to stop spinning, and wait for a turn with the doctor.

Cerana inspects the dead stirges carefully, seeing if there is anything she can gather as out of place for stirges. Aside from the fact that they are in town.

Knowledge, Arcana: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

The constitution damage returns at a rate of 1 point per day on its own but can also be healed with magic (Lesser Restoration etc.)

Once the battle is over Zokar comes out of his tavern"What in the nine hells, is anyone seriously hurt? Where did those things come from?
Don't take this wrong, but what a luck they attacked you, I don't want to think what would have happened if they set on a group of kids.
You should probably still go to see Father Grimburrow about this, some of you seem to be a bit weak, I'll let my lads clean up this mess and inform the sheriff."

"Thank you for assistance, Zokar. Those of us who are hurt will go directly over to Father Grimburrow after I see to their wounds." Benedict turns to the others, "So Sir Othric, Lyla, Lord Bramwell, and Cerana will go to the town hall, and the rest of us to the temple? Is this acceptable?

"Sure, yes. Let's go, then, people!" She pulls on Lord Bramwell's cape signaling for him to follow her and starts marching to the townhall.

"I am ready to move on."

Tahlaera sits down heavily after the last stirge is slain. A bit light-headed, she stands after a moment. Too dazed to wave Dr Benedict off, she allows him to minister to her wounds and nods weakly when it is suggested that they get started on the tasks at hand. "Obviously, we're on the right trail," she remarks.

Dr. Darcy is very nice, and kinda handsome. But he talks so much. I just asked a yes or no question, and he went on and on. I didn't understand half of what he was talking about. Is he that smart? Or am I just stupid? She gives him a weak smile in thanks, then rejoins the group.

Yes, let's go. Kalina joins with the group headed back to the temple.

Torald follows the novice to the library.

Lyla sits and waits impatiently in the room, dangling her feet quickly. She then stands up, walks to the Aministration's office door and is about to knock when Lord Bramwell stops her.

Not wanting to embarass the girl in front of the others, Lord Bramwell speaks directly into Lyla's head.

Don't be rude, Lyla. They'll receive us soon. Let's just wait for a little longer, shall we?

Kalina follows Dr. Benedict and the acolyte to the archives.