Spectral Hand and casting

[SeraphArcheia]

Is it possible to cast other spells while Spectral Hand is out?

I'm assuming, if I cast a touch spell through the hand, I'm using a turn cast.

But I mean if I choose to cast something like Magic Missile.
Does Spectral hand dissipate? Or does it stay out while I cast Magic Missile?

[Randy Lockard]

The hand will not dissapate as it has a duration or 1 min/lvl.

The hand hovers where you are if you do not use it (or after using it returns to your side). You can continue to take whatevers actions you normally could. Keep in mind it does mess up Invisibility to a certain extent as anyone can see what square you are in simply by looking for the hovering Spectral Hand.