- Address
- 3257 Harmony Grove Blvd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
- Affiliation
- Imperial Rose Company
- Classification
- Supernatural-Friendly Diner & Informal Gathering Space
- Status
- Active
The Sage Owl Diner is a casual dining establishment operated under the Imperial Rose Company, designed to offer a secure, neutral environment for supernatural clientele. It combines the aesthetic of a classic American diner with updated amenities to accommodate a diverse customer base, including shifters, fae, spellcasters, and other non-humans.
Facility Description
The diner's architecture blends retro-modern design with polished chrome accents, checkered flooring, and panoramic windows that provide a welcoming, nostalgic feel. Inside, the layout features comfortable booths, a classic wraparound counter, and subtle warding built into the structure itself to ensure client safety without drawing attention. The menu offers standard American diner fare with thoughtful enhancements for those with supernatural dietary needs. Popular items include chocolate silk pie, deluxe cheeseburgers, country-fried steak with cornbread, sparkling and specialty lemonades, and occasionally, enchanted desserts available upon request.
Supernatural Considerations
Sage Owl Diner is equipped with low-key magical security wards maintained by the Imperial Rose Company, ensuring that both mundane and supernatural patrons are protected. Noise-dampening privacy charms are installed in every booth, and veil enchantments are optionally available for clients requiring discretion. The diner is situated near minor ley line intersections, which contribute to occasional surges in ambient magical energy. While portal disturbances have been documented nearby, no confirmed rift activity has been recorded on the premises themselves.
Staff Highlight
Waitress: “Velvet” (Alias: Marlene Vexler)
Velvet serves as the senior waitress at the Sage Owl Diner and acts as a discreet point of contact for select supernatural affairs. She is known for her charismatic, confident presence and carries an aura that feels just slightly beyond mortal. Patrons and staff alike note that she tends to appear and disappear at her own pace, often slipping out of view in a way that defies simple explanation. While her exact nature remains unconfirmed, she is widely believed to be linked to a revenant-type entity or a construct bound to the diner itself. Her interactions are often warm and subtly charged, adding to the diner's mystique.