Casting spells while holding a 2-Handed Weapon

[NGAC]

I wanted to make a Warpriest of Gorum and was wondering two things.
1.) Can a spell be cast using only one hand?
2.) If so, can a two-handed weapon that is currently being held by said Warpriest be held/carried with only one hand while a free hand is being used to cast a spell?

I apologize if this question has been asked before but I couldn't find it in the FAQ's.

[Lorewalker]

Yes and yes. It's a free action to remove your hand from a two-handed weapon and a free action to replace it.

[NGAC]

Lorewalker wrote:

Yes and yes. It's a free action to remove your hand from a two-handed weapon and a free action to replace it.

Thank you for the clarification!

[Ravingdork]

Lorewalker is correct.

[Java Man]

If this were not the case the standard staff carrying wizard would be in trouble...

[Claxon]

Staff wielding wizards are in trouble anyways because they can't use metamagic rods without still spell/eschew material components.

And because their staff can be stolen/disarmed making it very difficult for them to cast spells.

[Java Man]

Oh, I'm not saying a bonded staff is a good idea, just that the concept of the staff being a "wizard's" weapon requires the free action let go and regrab rule to function.

[Claxon]

That is true.

The bonded item rules could really use a revisiting.

[Rub-Eta]

Sneaking in off-topic: Just removing that stupid concentration check requirement when not having your bonded object makes it a much more attractive option.