After a 2 minute battle, I chased the fleeing Hoyce down and killed no, but no faction hits.
[Mon Aug 01 20:18:07 2016] Hoyce MacTaegan looks your way apprehensively -- he appears to be quite formidable.
Battle ensues... and then:
[Mon Aug 01 20:20:07 2016] Cendabik hit Hoyce MacTaegan for 689 points of non-melee damage.
[Mon Aug 01 20:20:07 2016] You gain experience!!
[Mon Aug 01 20:20:07 2016] You have gained an ability point! You now have 5 ability points.
[Mon Aug 01 20:20:07 2016] Hoyce MacTaegan is lacerated by steel.
[Mon Aug 01 20:20:07 2016] You have slain Hoyce MacTaegan!