'TELL' Syntax: tell <character> <message> All characters and creatures of the Abandoned Realms are born with some minor telepathic ability. The tell command allows one to send a telepathic message to another. A player character needs to be awake to be able to receive telepathic messages (tells). Some characters may be able to conceal themselves from telepathy by using stealth. They will be unable to send or receive any tells until they leave it. Anybody who was engaged in tells will lose the ability to reply as soon as they conceal. This applies to SHADOWFORM, HIDE and CAMOUFLAGE, but not to invisibility.
3.5. SUMMARY > CHANNELS AND COMMUNICATION > TELL