Call Me Imshael

Call Me Imshael is a side quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Ser Michel spoke of a demon named Imshael that has taken up residence in Suledin Keep. Michel has made it his mission to track down and kill this demon.

Acquisition

Speak with Michel de Chevin outside Sahrnia before you go to Suledin Keep to acquire the quest. If you kill Imshael without speaking to Michel you will not be able to acquire him as your agent.

Note: It is worth taking a moment to check the area around Michel and outside of Sarnia for approaching wolves before talking to Michel at any point, either to obtain or turn in the quest. Wolves spawn in the slightly wooded area just beyond him and often cause breakage in the line of conversation and 'agent acquired' cutscene.

Michel will appear in front of Suledin Keep fighting Red Templars there. He'll tell you that he has to return to Sahrnia because Imshael has sent a pack of shades to attack the town. He has to return to protect the people in Sahrnia and asks you to destroy Imshael in his stead.

Walkthrough

Most of the quest Capturing Suledin Keep must be completed to reach the upper level of Suledin Keep itself, where Imshael can finally be confronted. Upon entering the shrine, the Inquisitor will find themselves face to face with the self-styled "Spirit of Choice": Imshael.

Imshael will start a conversation where he says they don't have to fight, and offers the Inquisitor riches, power, or virgins instead of battle. Choosing any of these options will give various items (see "Rewards" below) and avoid a tough fight, but will mean that Michel cannot be recruited as an agent.

Choosing "Virgins" will lead to a comical dialogue where Imshael reveals that he doesn't actually have any virgins to give. If Cole is with the party, Imshael will mention that he is a virgin, but concedes that the Inquisitor would probably not want him. He will instead offer a Superb Corrupting Rune. At this point, the Inquisitor can either accept the rune or reject his offer and fight him.

If the Inquisitor chooses to fight, Imshael will shift into the form of a Fear demon and immediately summon two Fearlings to assist him, in addition to the Horrors already nearby. As his health is depleted, Imshael will shift forms again into a Rage demon. After depleting his health further, he will shift forms for the third and final time into a Pride demon. Imshael's tactics and abilities follow the usual pattern for whichever demonic form he is assuming at the time and so can be planned for accordingly.

If any option is chosen other than battle, Imshael will kill Michel before departing Emprise du Lion. If Imshael is killed, return to Michel at Sahrnia to complete the quest and recruit him as an agent for the Inquisition.

Rewards

1,324 XP
150 Influence
2 Power

If Imshael is killed or if "Power" is chosen, the Inquisitor will receive:

Pure Spirit Essence x 3
March of the Everlasting
Amulet of Renewal (requires Trespasser DLC)

If "Riches" is chosen, Imshael gives:

Sapphire x 1
Pearl x 1
Diamond x 1
Emerald x 1

If "Virgins" is chosen, Imshael gives:

Superb Corrupting Rune x 1

Results

Michel de Chevin decides to pledge his service to the Inquisition as an Agent (Forces) if you killed Imshael. Otherwise Michel is murdered by Imshael.
Unlocks the war table operation Assigning Michel de Chevin if Michel is recruited.

Approval

Speaking to Imshael for the first time:

True to my name, I will show you that you have a choice. It doesn't always have to end in blood.

[Attack.] - Sera Approves
What choice?

Then we all live happily ever after. Well, not all of us, but who's counting?

No, I'm killing you. - Sera Approves
Riches. - Blackwall Disapproves, Sera Disapproves
Power. - Blackwall Disapproves, Sera Disapproves
Virgins. - Sera Slightly Disapproves

How about... a rune of legend, inscribed by the Gods, radiating forgotten magic, blah blah blah.

Riches instead. - Blackwall Disapproves, Sera Disapproves
Yes, I'll take it. - Blackwall Disapproves, Sera Disapproves
Power then. - Blackwall Disapproves, Sera Disapproves
No, I'm killing you. - Sera Approves

Notes

This quest can be done combined with the quest Capturing Suledin Keep
The Abyssal Peach bottle can be found on your way to confront Imshael
At least 5 Felandaris and a Prophet's Laurel can be found on your way to confront Imshael
If you accept any of his choices, Imshael will fly away as a crow and all of his minions will die.
If you make a deal, the two Horrors near Imshael drop dead immediately.
Prior to Patch 5, the "Power" choice rewarded Pure Spirit Essence x 1, Amulet of Power (Cole) and March of the Everlasting.

Bugs

When switching party members before speaking with Imshael you can end up on the other side of the force field and capture the keep. DO NOT interact with the flag or you no longer be able to complete the quest and the markers will remain on your map.
If you do not claim the keep by hanging the Inquisition flag, then leave Emprise du Lion and come back, all of the enemies starting from the second Infected Giant will respawn, including Imshael. Some say this is fixed after update 10, however it is still present in the Game of the Year Edition (update 12). Furthermore, if you choose "Power" and take only 2 of the three items, you can return and he will continue to drop all three items.
Door barred from the other side : reload a save before entering the keep or leave the area and come back later.
After killing Imshael, the Inquisitor may not exit combat mode. Save and reload to fix this.

Codex entries

Trivia

The name of the quest is a reference to the famous first line of Herman Melville's novel 'Moby Dick', in which the narrator asks the reader to "Call me Ishmael."
As Imshael turns into a pride demon, he calls out to Xebenkeck and Gaxkang, demons from Dragon Age II and Dragon Age Origins, respectively.