In this, the pilot episode of Distracted by Side Quests, 5 video gamers throw down their controllers and pick up dice for the first time to play D&D 5E. What could possibly go wrong?

Join Phil the DM as he takes our intrepid party (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue and a Dragonborn Paladin whose name nobody can pronounce) through their last training session before becoming fully fledged adventurers, and entering The Master's Vault.

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The party meet up after a year apart and, after a rallying speech from Tralen, they head into Parabor to attend Elaria's funeral.

Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid party (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue and a Dragonborn Paladin whose name nobody can pronounce) through the town of Parabor. What is in Elaria's last Will and Testament? What bargains will the party discover in the local shops?

The party arrive at the Staircase Cliffs, a 75 ft sheer climb to the yurt of Alcaeus Scaevola, who holds the first 3 magical tiles needed to gain access to The Master's Vault.

Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid party (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue and a Dragonborn Paladin whose name nobody can pronounce) as they attempt to collect the 9 magical tiles.