Skip the core stories until you're more familiar with the universe, because quite frankly they're crude and primitive compared to Gryphon et al.'s mature work. (Or, as Gryphon himself puts it, they come from his "crap period".) You could do what I did and start with Symphony of the Sword, and then branch out as things catch your eye. Just understand that virtually anything might be thrown into the mix and surprise you by coming from an odd angle, and you'll be fine.
-- Bob
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...The President is on the line
As ninety-nine crab rangoons go by...
-- Bob
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...The President is on the line
As ninety-nine crab rangoons go by...