Yeah the earrings suck right now. A minstrels battle rivenroad would be nice.
But also, I mean have you guys not finished turn 5?

Y'all may want to watch the post-turn 5 cutscenes regarding the white raven before discounting things as impossible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ual2yNGRkw4 20:25 if you want spoilers.