But it was only later that they realized it wasn't as simple as they had thought. Of course, there were such people among them who longed for the free Stargate Era, always putting the first and second generation of Invokers, that most glorious and legendary period, first, which is why they stubbornly chose the path of the Lone Wanderer.
But more often, they were those marginal characters overlooked by the major forces, unable to join the major Guilds for various reasons. Many of these people actually longed to join a large Guild, even if only as peripheral members.
And the remaining ones harbored various thoughts; on one hand, they envied the benefits of the Grand Guild members, and on the other, they were unwilling to become cannon fodder, which is why they remained outside the main forces, becoming scattered Free Summoners.