Well there was an item that casted Nexus gate; it was given out as part of the lead up to Luclin release.
http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=7065
Al`Kabor's Propylon of the Nexus Share
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM ARTIFACT NO TRADE
Slot: NECK
Charges: Unlimited
AC: 15
HP: +50
SV MAGIC: +20
Effect: The Nexus (Any Slot/Can Equip, Casting Time: 20.0) at Level 5
WT: 1.5 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Slot 1, Type 7 (General: Group)