Honestly, the terminology was all mixed up, and some used the two interchangeably. Even the system changed between them at times, seemingly viewing them as very much the same. The only reason they were separated as they were was because of just how damn complicated formations and rituals were. Miranda could call herself a great ritualist, but not quite a formation expert. Neil was just the opposite. So if both called themselves magic circle experts, it would just lead to confusion.
Anyway, that was a quick summary of what Jake had been forced into reading way too many books about. This was even without mentioning all the researchers arguing about it and their different hot takes.
For Jake, hardcore formation theory was the worst. He was way more of a ritual guy himself, as he liked the c
