1 Can someone link me to a good se guide?
2 Are all guids in war academy for vanilla are there any guids for warlords?

Most of the guides translate and apply for both. Take a look at the specializing cities threads. I wrote one for warlords on vassals which isn't inthe acadamey, just go to strategy section sub forums to get a better smattering of guies (including my humble yet longwinded one).