The Norns (Old Norse: norn [ˈnorn], plural: nornir [ˈnornez̠]) are deities in Norse mythology responsible for shaping the course of human destinies. ... These Norns could be malevolent or benevolent: the former causing tragic events in the world while the latter were kind and protective.

What powers do the Norns have?

Control over Fate: They all have power to control the fates of the Norse Gods, giants, and other Norse Mythological beings.

What do the Norns represent?

Norn, in Germanic mythology, any of a group of supernatural beings who corresponded to the Greek Moirai; they were usually represented as three maidens who spun or wove the fate of men.