This time however it was totally different.
I went in and no one attacked me. I walked right up to each of the people in the main courtyard, and when I spoke to one he said "Oh it's you, you're the one who got me last time", and another said "come on then, make it quick"
It was really unexpected. Needless to slay I started slaughtering them and they became hostile, but has anyone else experienced this?

But it increases my illusion skills! I can see gnomes and unicorns!!