There were many racial categories in western fantasy novels. The following were some of the common categories: Elves: A race that is usually described as beautiful, highly intelligent, good at magic and music. It is one of the most common races in Western fantasy novels. Dwarves: Usually described as strong, brave, and shrewd, they are good at making and using all kinds of weapons and tools. They are villains that often appear in Western fantasy novels. 3. Humans are one of the most common races in Western fantasy novels. They usually have various talents and abilities, including wisdom, courage, creativity, and strength. Orcs: Usually described as a strong, barbaric, and aggressive race. They usually have conflicts with humans or other races and sometimes become allies. Vampires: Usually described as an immortal, powerful, magical race. They can absorb human life force to extend their life and use magic to restore their physical and mental state. Paladins: Usually described as a righteous, powerful, and moral race. They are professional knights responsible for protecting the world from the threat of evil forces. Dragons: Often described as a mysterious and powerful race. They live in dragon nests and often have complicated relationships with humans and other races. These were just some of the racial categories in western fantasy novels. Different authors and worldviews might have different classifications.