Meishodo was created outside of Rokugan and was first encountered by the Ki-Rin Clan in the City of Sorcerers, Laramun, in 152 IC. It was discovered by Iuchi, who presented it to Shinjo. Although Shinjo did not discourage his use of meishodo, she told Iuchi that it was only meant for mortals and that she could not listen to him talk about it or study it herself.