As of 5 July 2004, the spell definately does NOT use a portal fragment. I dont know if it did in the past. btw, I have a 58 mage I dont play anymore, because wizards are the best :)~ When you get manaburned on a zek server dont go cryin to your momma cause you chose to play a magician.
65 Cleric 22aa
58 Magician 6aa
50 Wizard (now my main, cant wait for MB)