Western fantasy novels usually involved magic, mythology, adventure, and other elements. The following are some basic common sense of western fantasy novels: 1. Magic: One of the common elements in Western fantasy novels. It can appear in various forms such as energy, items, creatures, etc. Magic could often affect people's lives and destinies. Some novels would also show the evil forces of magic such as black magic and dark forces. Mythology: Western fantasy novels usually involve mythological elements such as gods, ghosts, dragons, etc. They sometimes go on adventures with the protagonist. Mythology was an important element in western fantasy novels, which recorded the understanding and explanation of ancient humans about the world. 3. Elves, dwarves, dragons, and other races: In Western fantasy novels, various races such as elves, dwarves, and dragons often appear. These races had different appearances, personalities, abilities, and other characteristics. The protagonist often interacted with them and experienced various adventures. The Targaryen Family: The Targaryen Family is one of the famous families in Western fantasy novels. The members of the family have the ability of dragons. The family once ruled the Magic Continent, but the protagonist of the exterminated family may inherit the family bloodline and seek revenge. Hobbits: Hobbits are a mysterious creature. They have no body, only various hands, feet and weapons, but they are very powerful and can often help the protagonist complete the task. Hobbits usually appear in fantasy novels or movies. These are some of the basic knowledge of western fantasy novels. Of course, there are many other elements and details. Different novels have different settings and characteristics.