Quick background into this question: My small group has printed up cards and dials for unreleased expansions, including the Darnati Warriors, Wraiths, and Kethra. We have been having a blast with them, but an issue has come up that we were hoping to get the group's input on...
Kethra's surge ability shows the melee icon and states: "[Surge icon]: The defender suffers 2 damage."
http://runewars.wikia.com/wiki/Kethra_A%27laak
The Bonecaster upgrade states: "You may perform your [Melee Icon] as a [Ranged Icon].
http://runewars.wikia.com/wiki/Bonecaster
I believe this should be interpreted as a ranged attack, and thus not able to use the surge ability. However, the release article states: "Kethra may use the skills she gained in her years of training to enact her Bonecaster upgrade. This unique upgrade, specific to Kethra A’laak, allows the witch to perform her melee as a ranged attack. When used alongside her surge modifier, Kethra can use this ranged melee to inflict two damage on her opponent without the need of dice and without putting herself at risk."
https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2017/9/11/sorceress-of-the-blood-coven/
I realize that these release articles are often wrong. But I wanted to get other's opinion on how this is supposed to work so that we are playing it correctly...