Found: A boy with stars on his face

YA Tolkien-est fantasy. An ordinary boy - with a Destiny, of course - is recognized by a Wizard because he has stars on his face. There is a trilogy. I read the books between 1979 and 1983 so it was in circulation at that time and probably not much older.

Thanks from the new guy, New Mexico Mike.

This is The Riddle Master of Hed trilogy by Patricia A. Mckillip. The books are The Riddle-Master of Hed, Heir of Sea and Fire, and Harpist in the Wind.

>2 leennnadine: Amazing. That was very fast. As soon as I saw the series title, I slapped my forehead and said, "Of course! That's it!" Can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

Well, looks like I'm too late to tell you that it's the Riddle Master trilogy :0)

>3 New_Mexico_Mike: You're very welcome. They are old favorites of mine.