Having retreated to be outside the damage radius I look nervously at the hobgoblin horde. Glancing at Ghost I grit my teeth." When it's time Ghost, we kill all of them." There is a low rumble heard from him as he eagerly awaits combat.
Jonathan, Jason, Rachel and Ghost all take three points of damage from burning hands since Grant used that from behind you did not get a saving throw as everyone tries to back up. The fireball goes off in the middle of the four way intersection killing a lot of hobgoblins. But more are coming running towards you. At the same time you hear shouting and the clash of weapons from behind as more attack the six guards in the previous intersection.
Quickly launching off another fireball towards the south, I'll call out, "Pick your targets! Archers withdraw towards our entry, foreguard back up slow!"
Out of Character: If I can get my meaning across, I'm hoping to get the melee centric people, including the loaned guards, together at the I2/J3 intersection, with the ranged folks slipping by a few at a time into the hall to the east to get out of their way. If the flood shows no signs of stopping at that point, we'd keep backing up towards the entry. This would hopefully be a steady organized withdrawal, with people at the front just taking 5' steps back after attacking. If someone at the fore gets badly injured, they and the guy behind them can swap places with 5' steps.
Again just rolling 2 rounds for now.
Edited: daishain on 16th Feb, 2018 - 4:49pm
Unlimbering the newly acquired shortbow, I launch arrow after arrow over the heads of the front line, targeting as opportunity presents itself.
Specific Action: Rolling 3 round of bow attacks and damage.
Out of Character: : I thought I was front rank in this foray? Why is Rachel front rank and not behind Ghost as usual? When I posted my actions, it was from my phone, and I couldn't see the map until I looked just now, and it doesn't seem like our normal rank and file. I wouldn't ever cast anything other than MM if I wasn't in the front as usual.
I lash out angrily at any hobgoblins I come in range of. Following Jason's instructions I will back slowly up as there is room.
Ghost launches himself into the enemy. His massive bulk pushes hobgoblins back.
Out of Character: : 3 rounds of attacks rolled up for any hobgoblins she comes in contact with.
While invisable, and providing the enhanced Inspire Courage to all nearby allies with my Badge of Valor, I will consider my next move and in how I can help. Yet on seeing the guards engaged, with a frown of consideration, I will risk becoming visible for a moment to cast Sleep. Hopefully I won't regret such, and I will also ready a Cure Light Wounds after this just in case.
The guards are blocking the intersection preventing you from getting around the corner towards the entrance as they battle Hobgoblins. The fireball is able to take out more Hobgoblins with Ghost and Jason taking out a couple. Thomas thinks about using a sleep spell but decides to keep up with his inspiration.
Out of Character: the battle map is updated.