Hes'ker (hess-krr)

There is a river, black as pitch, that cuts through the Bayleek Plains. Mesmerizing oil-slick waters will entice you, large golden eyes will pull you close in wonder, before you succumb to that darkness.
Hes'ker is likely one of the most sociable of the demi-gods. A curse and a boon. The mighty snake can be seen from miles away as it's dark mass touched by rainbow magicks glide through the bright green grasslands. He will speak with passerby should he feel inclined, sometimes even making deals. Temptation will lead a traveller astray, especially for a fickle demi-god.
A bard spoke of a man that made a deal with Hes'ker. Honeyed words dripped with venom as he would come to understand the consequences of his request. He sought fortune to bring back to his family suffering under the king's taxes, and so the serpent whispered a dragon's hoard of treasure unknown by any. In exchange, Hes'ker wanted a very specific statue of a golden hand. Hardly caring about the deal the man nodded ferverently and raced off to find his spoils. The man came away with chests and bags laden with gold, but could not find the hand as was requested.
He searched for three nights, worry growing into a monsterous terror at the idea of a demi-god's wrath. Only to be faced with the large golden eyes of the snake. He asked the man if he got what he desired. Mouth dry with anxiety he mumbled yes. Hes'ker asked him if it would be enough for his family, and again he said yes. Hes'ker then asked if the man had his part of the bargain. The young man's feet shuffled nervously as he gestured uselessly with his hands that no, he couldn't find it.
Before something stung fierce. He looked down in horror to see his hand turning gold from fingertips down to his wrist. With a snap the massive serpent's jaws took his hand off like plucking a leaf from a tree. The demi-god watched in mischevious delight and the man recoiled and whispered once more, "A deal is a deal, farmer. Enjoy your treasures."
The bard's song warns that there is always more to the price a demi-god charges.