But why do the party have to be good?


There are subtle references that show that they may not be good. Eg, notice how the airships of the Archadians are called Shiva, Ifrit, Bahamut etc. All generally 'good' summons that help the party. Whereas the resistance has an airship called 'Garland'. Who is evil in FFI and FFIX. There could be something in it - that the resistance can also be seen as 'bad'.


Heh, I just thought of that arguments now, so Im not sure if it stands up.

Certainly Ashe seems pretty selfish at times.