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[Skyrim] Why did skeevers increase in size?

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>Skeever Size

>So, that one guy in The Winking Skeever mentioned that Skeevers used to be smaller.  Not quite sure how old he is, but assuming he is around 30, that means Skeevers apparently got larger (not quite sure how larger, but I would assumine it is a very noticable difference, like maybe 200-300% their original size) in the last 20-30 years in Skyrim.  Now, seeing as how its a Video Game, I am going to apply Video Game logic and assume this is not natural.


>So, the question.  Has anyone found anything that might imply what made them big?  I have considered the madman in Honningbrew Meadery, who made those Venomous Skeevers (From what I can tell), but that seemed to be focused around Venom, not size.  Considering the time discrepensy, I sort of think that the Aldimeri Dominion caused it, because Skeevers are annoying and so are they.  Giant Skeevers are more annoying, and the more annoyed Skyrim gets, the more primed it is for a fight.  Because, you know, mostly Nords.  And I am sure you all get where I am going with this.  The Aldermiri Dominion was clearly already supporting keeping the Imperial Legion and the Stormcloaks at war based on the evidence of the dossier found in the embassy.  The Great War ended 30 years ago, which fits the time constraint.  I am just wondering if anyone has found anything else that supports this explanation or another one if I am wrong.  So, any ideas/evidence?
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Nothing as nefarious as that, it was simple natural selection.  Skeevers are seen as pests, as sources of food for people and other species, and as a source of alchemical ingredients (such as their tails).  This led to skeevers being hunted quite extensively.  As a result, only the biggest and meanest skeevers could avoid being killed by exterminators, hunters, and alchemists.  

The idea that the Aldmeri Dominion would create giant skeevers to annoy people is cute, but does not fit their style.  They see themselves as the rightful rulers of Tamriel, and would not deign to use rodents for their purposes.  They are also careful planners and schemers, preferring to know the causes and effects of every step of their plans.  "Release giant rats to annoy people" is far too chaotic and unpredictable a method for the likes of the Thalmor.