I can’t be the only one who’s curious about Micah Bell III and his childhood? He is purposely mysterious and vague about his past, It appears that his father Micah Bell Jr. (born. 1839), carried a nihilistic-darwinstic philosophy, a dog-eat-dog world where only the strong survive and the weak perish. Where all life is meaningless, there is no good or evil, just free will. An idealism that was taught and passed down from his father Micah Bell Sr. (born circa 1810s). He then pass this hate filled ideology down to his sons (Micah III and Amos). We do know that in 1877, him and his father were on the run for the brutal murder of Roscoe and Jean Briggs somewhere in Ohio, a bounty of $10 were placed on the father and son’s head. They were looking for temporary work on the ranch owned by the married couple. Either they weren’t satisfied with the payout, wasn’t fond of Mr. and Mrs Briggs, or they just did it out of sadistic pleasure. Micah Bell Jr. was wanted for murder in five counties “FIVE!”. It’s never said what happen to his father, my guess is that he either got captured or killed by his oldest son Micah. Giving the falling out Amos and Micah had prior to 1899. It wouldn’t be surprising that he did in fact kill his father. Some sort of sick generational thing, the passing of the torch. The hat Micah wears is most likely his father’s, similar to Arthur’s.
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<p>Well, I’m certainly curious when it comes to Micah Bell, and I’m glad to see that someone else is too! Micah certainly does have a nihilistic, darwinistic, dog-eat-dog world ideology, and given that his father taught him that “sympathy is for the weak”, it’s likeky that such an ideology was instilled in him by his father. As for Amos, we don’t know much about what he isn’t like (only that he and Micah have a poor relationship), so it’s impossible to say whether or not he shares this ideology. My guess would be that he did originally (the fact that he once rode with Micah would suggest this, as he too was likely mentored by his father), but he may have 'converted', which would seem logical as he moved to California and had a family, while cutting off links with Micah.</p><p>
</p><p>As for Micah’s father (Micah Bell Jr.), who would’ve been born circa 1838, it is very unlikely for me that he was killed by his son. In fact, pretty much impossible. Bell speaks fondly of his father and the two were partners-in-crime for many years, with his father being his mentor. I can see no reason whatsoever why Micah would’ve killed his father, and the reason why he fell out with Amos certainly wouldn’t be why: the fact that Amos used to ride with Micah would suggest that Amos was in a positive relationship with his father at one point, as he was likely taught and mentored by his father. However, Amos clearly renounced the ways of an outlaw (which is probably why he fell out, and no longer wanted any contact, with Micah. This could, of course, leave the possibility that Amos killed his father (as he would have likely fallen out with him, as opposed to his brother Micah, who probably admired their father and had a positive relationship with him), BUT I do not think that Micah Bell Jr. was killed by Amos, because Amos wanted to move away from a life of violence, not kill the man who mentored him. As for the death of Micah Bell Jr., he most likely died an outlaw’s death: he was probably either hanged for his crimes or simply shot dead in a skirmish somewhere - “Those who live by guns die by guns”, just like his son, Micah.</p><p>
</p><p>Micah was likely devastated by his father’s death, but as “sympathy is for the weak”, he may not show it. One thing, his revolvers say “vengeance is hereby mine”, which suggests that, at some point in his life, he wanted to take revenge. It could absolutely be the case that he used his trusty twin revolvers to kill the one who killed his father, thus explaining his father’s death despite their positive relationship and why the utterance is inscribed onto his revolver. One more thing, I’d be really curious to know who Micah’s mother was. The fact that Micah and his father were together would suggest that his father knew exactly who she was (explaining how he knew where to find his son after being born), but who was she exactly? Was she married to him? Did he steal their son from her? Did she die? What role did she play? Was her relationship with her son and boyfriend positive or negative? How much did Micah Bell III know her? I maintain that Micah is the most interesting character in the game by far, and I always enjoy a dis ussion about him.</p><p>
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</p><p>As for Micah’s father (Micah Bell Jr.), who would’ve been born circa 1838, it is very unlikely for me that he was killed by his son. In fact, pretty much impossible. Bell speaks fondly of his father and the two were partners-in-crime for many years, with his father being his mentor. I can see no reason whatsoever why Micah would’ve killed his father, and the reason why he fell out with Amos certainly wouldn’t be why: the fact that Amos used to ride with Micah would suggest that Amos was in a positive relationship with his father at one point, as he was likely taught and mentored by his father. However, Amos clearly renounced the ways of an outlaw (which is probably why he fell out, and no longer wanted any contact, with Micah. This could, of course, leave the possibility that Amos killed his father (as he would have likely fallen out with him, as opposed to his brother Micah, who probably admired their father and had a positive relationship with him), BUT I do not think that Micah Bell Jr. was killed by Amos, because Amos wanted to move away from a life of violence, not kill the man who mentored him. As for the death of Micah Bell Jr., he most likely died an outlaw’s death: he was probably either hanged for his crimes or simply shot dead in a skirmish somewhere - “Those who live by guns die by guns”, just like his son, Micah.</p><p>
</p><p>Micah was likely devastated by his father’s death, but as “sympathy is for the weak”, he may not show it. One thing, his revolvers say “vengeance is hereby mine”, which suggests that, at some point in his life, he wanted to take revenge. It could absolutely be the case that he used his trusty twin revolvers to kill the one who killed his father, thus explaining his father’s death despite their positive relationship and why the utterance is inscribed onto his revolver. One more thing, I’d be really curious to know who Micah’s mother was. The fact that Micah and his father were together would suggest that his father knew exactly who she was (explaining how he knew where to find his son after being born), but who was she exactly? Was she married to him? Did he steal their son from her? Did she die? What role did she play? Was her relationship with her son and boyfriend positive or negative? How much did Micah Bell III know her? I maintain that Micah is the most interesting character in the game by far, and I always enjoy a dis ussion about him.</p><p>
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“Ain’t no woman ever tell me nothing, apart from make yourself scarce!”! judging by that quote Micah made at a camp event. I believe that his mother rarely gave him attention, and considering how Micah views and treats woman as objects of pleasure, It was most likely a poor relationship. And I feel bad for Amos, he seems like a naturally good person who just was born into a wicked family. His father damn near beat him to death one time, but you’re right about Amos and their relationships.
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<p>Yes, it is likely that Micah either had a poor relationship with his mother, or that she died when he was too young to remember her. This is because Micah never mentions her (only his father), as well as his misogynistic attitudes towards women and reluctance to start a family (although he does lament how Jenny “could’ve been carrying Micah Bell The Fourth”, suggesting that he may have wanted to mentor his own son like his father did with him, which could also show how much Micah looked up to his father).</p><p>
</p><p>The fact that Micah had sex with Jenny and that he flirts with Abigail means that he is not asexual, but he is likely disinterested in women beyond sex. Whether or not this is because of the absence/bad relationship of/with his mother is unknown, but the fact that she is never mentioned explicitly or implicitly in the entire game would suggest that Micah’s mother played a relatively small role in his development into the man he is – his father was largely responsible for that.</p><p>
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</p><p>The fact that Micah had sex with Jenny and that he flirts with Abigail means that he is not asexual, but he is likely disinterested in women beyond sex. Whether or not this is because of the absence/bad relationship of/with his mother is unknown, but the fact that she is never mentioned explicitly or implicitly in the entire game would suggest that Micah’s mother played a relatively small role in his development into the man he is – his father was largely responsible for that.</p><p>
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<p>What’s this about Amos’ father nearly beating him to death? I don’t remember that being in the game.</p><p>
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(Edited by Wagwan piffting23)
At a camp event in Shady Belle when Micah “opens up”. He mentions Amos being a coward and yellow as pisssed on snow. Said their father damn near killed his brother one time
