Drought might not kill your established trees, but it is still a major stressor that leaves the tree more susceptible to harmful pests, pathogens, etc. This can lead to decline that may be irreversible. It probably won't even be immediate. Could be 5 years down the road or more. Gotta take care of your trees, and by the time Joe Blow notices his tree is in trouble it is often too late.
Hell yeah, fantasy. I just finished reading all of the Discworld books in chronological order. I didn't think I would like it jumping between characters, but it was actually refreshing taking a break from themes and characters.
Money Plane. It's a smaller one, but definitely go in blind.