Grey binding is the method of accessing msawhat that bypasses the Gates entirely. Instead, the user of grey binding attaches their body, soul, mind, heart, or Name to the Grey Lands directly (or that of another). This is done by finding a location where the boundaries are weak and opening oneself to msawhat's corrupting presence. To be open to the corruption, one must commit a vile act that exposes the facet of themselves to it. This is often an act of murder, but sometimes, it can be other terrible things. Whatever it is, it needs to be violate and harm life itself. Once the act is performed, one must use meditate (not cleansing themselves in any way first) until the msawhat fills them. The powers that come with this vary (and are reflective of the powers of the Undead), but grey binding lasts longer than profane rituals because the connection is direct. However, the corruption is much, much quicker with grey binding, turning the user into an undead being within a few days at most unless the binding is somehow broken. The damage is typically almost incurable, however.