Re: thunderstone
Ah, to be precise the instruction reads: "Teach any folk who ask how to read and write or as much of these crafts as time permits - and charge no fee for this teaching."
So no, the clerics and monks will go kick ass first, have lessons later. :)
Of course, Walter is also stuck with "They must never slay a singer, nor stand by while others do so. They are to listen to new bards whenever they meet them and sponsor bards when they can." and "Sponsor, assist and teach minstrels, bards, scribes and recordkeepers whenever you encounter them and perceive a need." And by Oghma does Walter perceive a need here. :p