No mortal and limited immortal leadership means these types of player/characters are going to get more latitude than they did in the past, and they got a lot of latitude even then.

Want to get even? Don't fight him under any circumstances. Put him on ignore so you don't have to listen to his trolling. Join empire or fortress as a trapper thief and just set him on fire, bleeding, impaled, but never engaging.

There are plenty of cool people about if you seek out relationships, including in the Village. Don't let the asshats get to you.