Does anybody know whether Bloated Man's Grotto is supposed to reset to it's previous state after completing Ill Met by Moonlight (on an unmodded game - Xbox)? I have never had it revert back from the state where the sky is red ("Bloodmoon" appearance) even after not visiting the area for more than 30 in-game days.

The Shrine of Talos that is in the grotto (prior to starting Ill Met by Moonlight) seems to disappear forever, along with Bolar's Oathblade, due to the area not resetting. I've checked the wikis on this and there seems to be conflicting reports as to whether the area resets to it's previous state, maybe due to the issue be resolved by those who play on PC and have the unofficial patch installed.

From the many experiences I've heard, it never reset.

Thanks. I figured it was probably a similar situation to Uttering Hills Cave and the Summerset Shadows quest, where the bandit leader never comes back and the area never resets to the previous state.

"Bloated" Man's Grotto...oh, that's quite the ironic name.... : D