I always imagine the Council as a sort of a home for a number of Teensies, and most fairies. Some choose to live outside (like Ly), while others stay, instructing each other and working on making it an even more lively place. It would have been awesome if you could have randomly run into fairies and Teensies along the way, not just in a cutscene. You could have see them repair a mural, for instance, or just plain hanging around. Talking to them would have made them show you where you need to go next, share game tips, or just general gossipping. What I mean is, the Council had so much potential to be filled with life, it's sad they missed out on it.