Quote Originally Posted by David_VI
3. Retinue, I never really got it when I first played RTW. Do you transfer them between generals/family members? What ways do you gain them?
You can transfer them by clicking and dragging the ancillary portraits from one general down to the other on the "army" view of the stack or town. Some can't be transferred, because the general has an ancillary that clashes with the new one.

Most are gained by having your general sit in a settlement, but some are gained by travelling outside or winning battles. In EB, gaining an ancillary (not having one transferred) can also affect your general's traits. A comedian might cheer him up, for example. A gladiator might cause the general to become a bigger fan of the games. Academies provide a lot of ancillaries (especially in Athenai and Alexandreia!) These ancillaries usually teach your general some academic skill.