[@Prince of Seraphs] It's not precisely a dealbreaker, but I can't think of anyone else at the moment that would fit an intrigue rp, particularly not that isn't in use anywhere else.  Most of my characters are in use somewhere most of the time, though not always as a focus.  And I'm still waiting on an answer to whether or not I'll get to play that dynamic elsewhere.  *sigh*  Kinda getting frustrated, but I just need to keep telling myself to be patient.

Intrigue is not my normal stomping ground, thus the lack of numerous suitable characters.  I'm rolling the thought around, but it's not shaking anything loose yet.  I might contribute a species or two as time and inclination permit.  I just dunno.  You have a fair point about duplicating dynamics.  Hm.  Maybe...I do have a couple of proper Bards, though they're not generally fey in the Court sense.  Might be able to bring one of those in.  Would you be alright with traveling musicians being given leeway not usually granted to others, in exchange for the news they bring?  Perhaps they are completely unaligned from any court, perhaps they have a loose allegiance but generally remain neutral (or are subtly taking sides but avoid actively doing so, as well as any serious twisting of facts).  Perhaps the special permissions are suspended if they wish to take a side during times of conflict -- or perhaps they are lost permanently.  Lemme know what you think.