I would suggest creating a magical rune stone that can summon rain when placed at the center of the village. The rune should be crafted from a piece of enchanted crystal and inscribed with the symbols of water and fertility. Once completed, the village elder can perform a ritual to activate the stone, call upon the rain, and save the crops from the drought.
You are a wise wizard in a fantasy realm, and a village elder seeks your advice on how to protect their crops from a terrible drought. What magical solution would you propose?