I like the idea but I think it could be done in a much more "lore" like way.

For example at the start you are told about various things and for DOW told to go out and battle.

It could also tell you here to go to the guilds to pickup stuff.

Since the level 1 weapons are near useless right away and are cheap as chips, they might as well be free. To help people into the game the "Tutorial" should provide you with one, teach you how to use it, and then off you go on your merry way.