You pay all costs and follow all normal timing rules for cards played due to the last ability
If you do feel compelled to seat The Earth King on the throne, come equipped with as many cheap, 4+ power creatures as you can, and plenty of mana sinks for the absurd amount of ramp youll get
V (standard) with Grixis Control
If homage gets more votes or the vote is tied, draw a card. Getting an extra card each turn is good, but the ability to swing things in your favor and wipe the board is even better
With its low mana cost and flexibility, it exemplifies what makes blue's countermagic so potent
Creature - Rogue Halfling Removal (CTRL to add secondary) Sorcery Sorcery (CTRL to add secondary) Tokens Tokens (CTRL to add secondary) Tutor Beseech the Mirror Bargain (You may sacrifice an artifact, enchantment, or token as you cast this spell.) Search your library for a card, exile it face down, then shuffle