The Executioner's Block is a torture engine in Stronghold Crusader and Stronghold 2.
A criminal about to pay for his crimes.
In Stronghold Crusader, it is an efficient way to decrease Fear Factor to increase productivity, which also comes with negative popularity.
In Stronghold 2, it is the best way to dispose of unwanted criminals. When a criminal is taken here, a torturer must be employed to execute him. The decapitation of the criminal takes the least time of all punishments, but the engine costs much in terms of wood and gold.