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Message: <blockquote data-quote="hamishspence" data-source="post: 4380262" data-attributes="member: 41555">Maybe its a natural bias of western civilization?From Magna Carta to the Declaration of Independance, there is a strong theme of freedom over tyranny "The tree of liberty must be watered by the blood of patriots" etc etc.  Freedom, Liberty, etc has been associated with Good for a while now. "Fight those who wish to take your freedom" is a popular credo: fighting doesn't have to be physical: opposing restrictive laws via political pressure is another way. Another phrase "those who trade liberty for safety end up with neither"  Melora and Erathis both being neutral works well with civilization vs wilderness. Druids, who opposed expansion of civilization into the wild were Neutral. In 3rd ed they could be any kind of Neutral though.The Harpers in Forgotten Realms were described as opposing the formation of empires and preferring smaller kingdoms. Empires have been common villains in fiction for a while. Its fair to say the suggestion of teams: being affiliated with those who share your alignment, works best for Good or Lawful Good. And even they might have disagreements. Evil/Chaotic Evil groups might be opposed to each other, even if they have short term alliances: Lolth/Gruumsh, both CE, have had alliances but they tend to fall apart.</blockquote>