The common races in web novels included but were not limited to the following: Humans: One of the most common races in novels, usually used as the protagonist or main character. 2 Elves: A race with beautiful appearance and magical abilities that usually appear in fantasy novels. Dwarves: A race of craftsmen and miners often appear in science fiction. 4. Orcs: A tall and strong race with werewolf attributes that usually appears in fantasy and science fiction. Vampires: A race that can transform and suck human blood usually appears in horror novels. Zombies: A race that resurrects after death, usually appearing in horror novels. Paladin: A Christian knight who usually appears in fantasy and science fiction. Magicians: A race with various magical abilities that usually appear in fantasy and science fiction. Dragon: A race with powerful magical abilities that usually appears in fantasy and science fiction. Giants: A tall and strong race that usually appears in fantasy novels. Elves: A race with beautiful leaves and magical powers that usually appear in fantasy novels. 12 Dwarves: A race that possesses dwarven characteristics and elven abilities, often seen in fantasy novels. Merfolk: A race that lives in the sea, often appearing in fantasy and science fiction. Vampire Slayer: A race that specializes in capturing vampires, often appearing in horror novels. These were just some of the races that were commonly seen in online novels. In fact, there were many other races, each with their own unique characteristics and stories.