Ok i got 50 elders a couple days ago, and i should have aother one today but it will not say he is a elder, he is a master in 3 things(says master when i click on it) why will it not igve him elder status??

You will not be able to produce more elders by training your villagers. The limit in the game is 50 elders, although certain events can produce a few extra. It's a hotly discussed subject in the forums.

The maximum number of Elders you can have is 50, unless you are very lucky and get the right island event.

Hi!

I've just produced my first elder. My question is: When the elder dies, will his totem disappear or can I still use it to find the 4th piece of the gong?

No, the totem doesn't disappear! It stays for ever

I wouldn't like it if they disappeared for ever!

I either! Even if they are bulky when they are 50!!