Melissa Zosimus was a noblewoman from Tyre. By her husband Gavin Zosimus she mothered the future queen Laura Stirling.
During the War of Succession, her husband sided with Claudius Stirling. Angry at this betrayal, Aldous sacked the Zosimus' home and took the family captive. Gavin was killed while attempting to rescue them.
Melissa was separated from her child shortly after. Her fate is unknown.