Regardless of the spiritual status of elums in mudokon culture or the existance of temples and idols in their honour, journeying to them brings nothing to Abe's quest, does not aid in gaining the Skrykull power, will teach him little of importance while his people need saving and would not develop his character at all. And as the resident creatures, elums do not present much of a threat besides falling off and ending your Supermud career.
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