[She's seen several different terms for artes here, "magic" being among them, so she catches onto the context easily enough. She has nothing against sharing information, either, so she sets the moogle book down as she speaks.]

There are few similarities that I can discern. The fighting techniques taught in this world range from offensive to defensive, and those who specialize in casting spells, specifically, are generally referred to as mages. The method by which they're channeled and used is a unique system, entirely dependent on an individual's skill level. [Going by her standards, anyway.] For all intents and purposes, they require no assistance in casting outside of what their personal ability grants.

The elemental affiliation of those spells are similar to those I know -- you have the basic elements, such as fire and wind, although there are some with properties I've never heard of. Likewise, new spells are learned through experience as well as study, and acquired skill is individual, not inherited.

[That might be getting too technical, but hey, this is what she thinks about.]