Question about Mat (Spoilers Dragon Reborn) I am reading The Dragon Reborn and in chapter 24 Mat defeats Gawyn and Galad both even when he is extremely weak and obviously has no formal training like other two. I cannot continue past this. Seriously this is so cringeworthy. Is it a random powerup just because he is ta'veren or is there a better explanation? It is not the first time this has happened in this series though, but this one strikes me as worst, possibly because he is the least likeable character in the series. Please tell me there is a decent explanation. 

Sorry for the rant. I am extremely frustated and cannot continue reading due to this.