How do Generals gain scrolls/leaves?

[Oaty]

Hmm... I tried that. I didn't seem to get any more scrolls. Do you get one scroll for each academy you visit, or how does it work?

(Still confused, but on a higher level)

Not too sure but maybe the academy only gives you extra retinues. Whereas the ludus mgna and scriptorium can give your general vices along with retinues.

What I try to do with a new general is let him sit in the capital for a few years. He stays there until a new one comes along then he takes over a new army or city to manage. and that new general get's to sit in the capital for a few years. The better a city is teched up the better the general that will come out of there.

It does seem in the late game I have lots of vices for my generals as there are a lot of teched up cities with the ludus magna and maybe a few with a sriptorium. Also many victories for a non Roman general will increase the influence. If your Roman senate offices help get you extra influence.

Also an enslaving general can get 2 different retinue members that increase influence.

[Ldvs]

I do not know the proper english word if it has ever existed, but its true name is "corona civica". It was a military award given to soldiers who saved the life of another Roman. It brought many social privileges and honor.

As for your question, well I mostly gain these oak leaves by Senate offices or battles.