[@Bishop] Tomes are created by mages themselves, though the process isn't really specified. They're pretty much a mystery. All that's known is that they're created by mages (since they are the ones that come up with new spells), are copied down by mages, and are passed down by mages. 

[@Polaris North] I see nothing wrong with Aram, though I'd like to know why his father said there would be consequences if he didn't join Dramon's cause.