SOLVED Y/A Fantasy series (at least two books) set in medieval world some people have super powers, features a teenage protagonist, a ninja type and a superstrong blond woman [s]

[Patnel]

This is an english language young adult series I read in the late 80's, early 90s. I believe it was written around that time as well. There were at least two books, possibly more, set in a medieval fantasy type world. Some people in this world have magical abilities, but they are not magicians. It's more like they're X-Men, with a particular, inherent fantastic ability. The protagonist (a teenage boy/girl?) discover that s/he has powers and falls in with at least two other mutants, a ninja type who has some power to do with his eyes and may be called something like Archer(?) and a large blond woman with super-strength. They are all fighting some evil empire type, which I believe is ruled by another super-powered individual. It's been bugging me for years. Little help?

[Justanotherbiblophile]

In that theme, but not your books, _Legend of Nightfall_ (and _The Return of Nightfall_) - also a two-book series.

Perhaps mention the blonde brick in the subject line? Or you'll get a lot of people like me who'll think they know the answer, and don't :P

[Andria]

Blade of the Poisoner, maybe?

"Jarral...falls in with three people of Talent: Archer, who is a giant woman of marvelous aim; Scythe, who appears blind but actually "sees" with supernatural accuracy; and Mandra, who can make forms seem to change."

The sequel is Master of Fiends

[Patnel]

That's definitely it. Man, Goodreads is killing it for me lately, especially considering that I'm conflating several characters. Can I ask, have you read it, or are you just much better at Google searching than I am? Also, Thanks so much for your help.

[Andria]

My pleasure! No, I haven't read it, and didn't Google it - but I have access to a couple of different databases, and years of practice searching them, as part of my job as a librarian. :)

[Justanotherbiblophile]

You should always fear the avebianco, secret masters of the universe.

"Most people had the sense to be afraid on an old woman with iron-gray hair and a long ruler."