Themes in Fantasy

There are many elements that show up throughout the fantasy genre in different guises. Worldbuilding in particular has many common conventions, as do, to a lesser extent, plot and characterization.

Magic
Magical Artifacts
- Swords
- Gems
- Stones
Medieval (usually European) Setting
- Feudal Government
- Primitive technology
Mythological Creatures
- Dragons
- Gryphons
Non-Human Races (or variants of them specific to each work)
Quests

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