The scions used in grafting are also called cuttings. Vigorous water sprouts are useful as scions in grafting. There are many scions of the Chernobyl dynasty alive today. Last scions of the ruling dynasty were executed by Ivan the Terrible during the Oprichnina. Prominent examples are the House of Sanz and its scions, such as Satmar, or Belz. Woodiness can also spread through vegetation propagation such as infected scions or contaminated tools. The modern psi are their surviving scions. The Scions of Shannara is a fantasy novel by American writer Terry Brooks. Confucius portraits were spread around in Qufu by Confucius's scions. Other, non-Lubavitch scions of Chabad either disappeared or merged into the Lubavitch line. In this way, many provincial families may have been bled dry of scions. In 2013, "Forbes India" named him one of the "Four Scions to Watch Out For". He brought with him a bundle of apple scions. The divine gifts of the scions make them able leaders. The scions of the ruling class were sent to the Yuan court for schooling.