Yes, and that speaks to the corruption of the emperor, who took counsel from such poison.

[Ravus had hated being forced to obey Ardyn’s commands. Some days, merely looking at him had filled Ravus with a bristling rage. The hated had been mutual, though Ardyn had concealed it better until those final moments of Ravus’ life.

He paces the floor of the cabin.]

All of my planning was for naught. I tried to intervene to save her, but I couldn’t reach her in time. Lunafreya died, and Tenebrae suffered for my treason. The gods turned their backs on House Fleuret, who were ever loyal, ever faithful.