Melia

 is a character in By the Grace of the Gods. Known as the Sage, she died supposedly not long before the series began. When the gods ask for permission to use her and her husband's names as adoptive grandparents for Ryoma Takebayashi, they accept.

History
Melia excelled in many forms of study, especially medicine and magic. She studied at the academy in the capital, and from a young age published many theses and research papers. Her studies are still highly praised. She lived in a village called Korumi in the Sea of Trees of Syrus.

When she and her husband died they had no one to leave their inheritance to so they hid it away. When they granted Ryoma permission to use their names, they also let him know the location of this inheritance. They hoped he would use it to fulfill their wish, but wouldn't force him.