It works... for sure... I do it all the time.
/tell eq.server.character message
If the server has a "The" on the front (i.e. "The Rathe") then leave the the off. (i.e "Rathe")
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-Vos
EQII: Utumi Underfoot, Mistmoore, 20 Templar
EQII: Laukas, Mistmoore, 20 Swashbuckler
EQLive: Kedorm Frostborn, The Rathe, 52 Shaman
EQLive: Laukas Flamelathe, The Rathe, 34 Wizard
Planetside: Vostik, VS Emerald
SWG: Vostik, Starsider