Reywind

No, I tried it mostly fighting him where he was, however I did kite him outside once and it didn't seem to matter. I since managed to get past the issue after starting another game after performing a fresh install, I do think I have a copy of one of the saves when I backed up my save directory earlier

Yeah, t does mentions that they don't stack on the loading screen

Yeah I believe you have to get the robes prior to engaging anyone on that level, but I remember reading if you initiate a dialogue three or more times on that floor while wearing the robes, they all turn hostile anyway and will attack

I've had this happen a number of times as well after a quickload, I usually just exit the game client and re-launch it and it seems to resolve it until it happens the next time.

I've had this happen to me as well, I ran around until I found something else to kill and once it died combat ended.

I tried about 6-8 times on two completely differently main characters and had the same thing happen. I ended up un-installing the game last night, deleted all the pillars content in my steam directory after backing up my saves and re-installed. After the re-install I re-attempted the battle to see if it made a difference and this time the dialogue popped and worked fine.

I've experienced the same issue twice now on two different games...

I like your idea on holding your lightsaber different, much like the saber stances from Jedi Knight 2 and JKA

Yes a turrent on the bottum of the Ebon Hawk would be kewl :D