Bella and Bello Monuments

Appearance
The Bella and Bello monuments, also known as the "bookends" to locals, are a familiar sight to the people of Trail's End, and a comforting and well-loved feature. [1]

The massive monuments of the famous pair of Bella and Bello are carved into the face of two separate mountain cliffs out of the white rock, and the pair face each other lovingly. The monument is so massive that it can be seen for miles, not only from the town but also from the wilderness nearby, and from towns and settlements on the outskirts. It also serves as a protection to Trail's End, as they serve as a gate between the area and the rest of North of North. [2]

History
The monument is also a symbol of Sara's magic, as it was given as a gift to the people of Trail's End as a sign of everlasting friendship between humans and horses. The monuments also serve as an homage to Bella and Bello's herd, Herd Bellasara. [3]

Sigga Rolanddotter hired a sculptor to create a work of art as a tribute to Sara – she wanted to give something unique to Sara to express her gratitude. Sara had been such a positive influence not only to her, but her family and her Valkyrie sisters. North of Sigga’s estate was a mountain pass; towering above the valley were two titanic rock formations. Sigga gave instructions to the artist to sculpt two monuments into the face of these rocks. These monuments were created for the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Valkyrie sisterhood. [4]