Okay, I'll give you both a bit of time to write something up. Also that antagonist idea you had; you can have a nation that is a jerk/attacks others, but it has to seem right if you understand what I'm saying. Everything will have to seem natural and be written so, and any 'random' acts of aggression will be looked down on, coupled with the fact war is a lengthy process so the preparation alone will take a few distanced posts.