[The image begins to shift. Turning from a bright red to an almost purplish color. The glyphs and the circle change as the inner symbol begins to morph, but before the new crest can take shape Edelgard dismisses the display.]

Yes, that is correct. Most people without crests live in poverty. Many of those with crests earn the scorn of their siblings who don't have one. And then there are those born with crests who take advantage of the power and status they gained with no effort, and use it to make other's lives miserable while basking in luxury. The system is flawed.