Hester's
Hester's is a food and beverage corporation headquartered in Red Wizard Capital. Founded by Cryptomancer Amir in xx02, the company's humble beginnings can be traced back to a single magical pastry, the Magic Muffin.
Origin and Founding
The company is named after Amir's late grandmother, from whom he first learned to bake. The mascot and logo are Amir's Golden Toad familiar, also named after his grandmother.
Secret Recipes
Hester's products are a combination of generationally famous family recipes and ingenious metachemistry. These recipes are heavily encrypted and stored in a vault in the 14th basement of Hester's HQ. However, when a new product is being developed, recipes must be shared with the factories and labs in physical form due to the nature of the enchantment process.
In response to numerous attempts to steal recipes from couriers, Hester's developed a secure communication channel to share secret recipes only with trusted individuals within the company. The system is comprised of a complex network of interdimensional portals that transport the scrolls directly from HQ to the factories. No one but Amir knows the ins and outs of the system, but it is rumored among employees of Hester's that he can use it to send himself anywhere in the company in an instant which keeps the thousands of Hester's employees on their toes.
Cumberland Foods
In xx23 AD, Hester's arranged to purchase the village of Cumberland, turning it into a massively profitable factory farm producing meat, dairy, and vegetable products under the banner of Cumberland Foods.
Current Products
Magic Muffins
Hester's first commercial success, Magic Muffins change flavor with every bite. Initially sold on street corners and in various independent coffee shops around Red Wizard Capital, this delightful pastry quickly gained popularity among children and cannabis potion consumers and allowed the company to expand throughout the Runiverse.
Though the packaging has changed throughout the years, Magic Muffins are still made with the same exact recipe as the original.
Everlong Bubblegum
Everlong Bubblegum subtly dilates time for a fraction of a second whenever it is chewed. Originally only available in Peppermint flavor, Everlong Bubblegum is currently available in Cherry, Cinnamon, Pink Lemonade, Black Licorice, Manablast, and Spearmint flavors. It has become very popular in Yellow Wizard Haven, but many e-sports organizations have outlawed its use in tournament settings.
Whisper Biscuit
Irresistibly crunchy crackers that make no noise at all. Popular among midnight munchers and kids who sit in the back of the class, the Whisper Biscuit recipe has been licensed by numerous movie theatre chains and playhouses to create specialty silent snacks for their audiences.
Elixir X
Elixir X is a beverage which can be set to any flavor the consumer desires. A runic dial on the bottle is twisted to select a flavor. Once opened, the flavor is locked in.
The available flavors are swapped out periodically due to seasonal popularity or promotional brand sponsorship.