Hi, sorry if this is covered elsewhere but I'm looking for clarification.

Simply put can Golden Plains move a cavalry character from one of your provinces (so unplayed/payed for) to a military conflict without paying its fate cost?

Seems like quite the power to get a Moto Horde or Shinjo out for free even if it's only for one conflict.

I mean we "control" cards in our provinces right? That would be the only limiting factor (beyond the obvious need for it to be a military conflict and the character needing to ha e cavalry). It doesnt specify at home, so could you have a cavalry card in your hand and move that into the conflict for free?

Thanks for any help.

Cards in your provinces aren't considered to be "in game" yet.

No you can't use Golden Plains to target an out-of-play character you control.

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“Out-of-play” refers to all other cards and areas involved in
the game environment, including: character cards in a player’s
provinces, role cards, cards in a player’s hand, decks, discard
piles, and any cards that have been removed from the game.

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Card abilities only interact with, and can only target, cards
that are in play, unless the ability specifically refers to an
out-of-play area or element.

Thank you both.