diff --git a/mongo-init.js b/mongo-init.js
index 7a72dc3..4f10043 100644
--- a/mongo-init.js
+++ b/mongo-init.js
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 rs.initiate();
 
+db = db.getSiblingDB("heron");
+
 const EffectType = {
   CHAMPION_ACTION: "champion_action",
   SUICIDE: "suicide",