So, probably a well know tip by now, but I however just figured it out now, and can't believe I wasn't doing this sooner to save days, for more important things like conversations and such. Cathedral (the first dungeon), whenever I would run out of MP, I'd head back to town, to either look for a way to find/buy some MP potions, and or just refill it by ending the day. More @Wikipedia
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