Take the Test at the beginning of the game...

[Kathos]

Tutorial = 3 free artifacts (1 random), 2 free 'no loss' battles towards the medal, some basic spells you can sell (excess quantities over 1), and if you took the yellow dragon then something random from digging. Every dig is potentially magic crystals, runes, or spells. Always worth it, I would say its not worth skipping ever just spam click through all the talking crap but make sure you aren't hitting the wrong buttons!